10 Figurative Language BW 2

Identify the euphemism in the following sentence: "He passed away peacefully in his sleep."

• passed away

• peacefully

• sleep

• in

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• deafening silence

• sweet melody

• bright sun

• gentle breeze

Explain why the statement "This is the beginning of the end" is considered a paradox.

• It suggests that something is both starting and ending simultaneously, which seems contradictory.

• It describes a process that is linear and straightforward.

• It uses words that have similar meanings.

• It is a statement that is universally true.

In the sentence "The bees buzzed busily," identify the onomatopoeia.

• bees

• buzzed

• busily

• the

Create a sentence using alliteration with the letter "S."

• Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Birds fly high in the sky.

• The sun sets in the west.

Which of the following lines demonstrates assonance?

• The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Analyze the use of the oxymoron "bittersweet" in the context of a farewell party.

• It highlights the mixed emotions of happiness and sadness experienced during the event.

• It describes a party that was neither good nor bad.

• It refers to a party that was sweet in taste but bitter in atmosphere.

• It indicates a party that was poorly organized.

Identify the euphemism in the following sentence: "She is between jobs right now."

• between

• jobs

• right

• between jobs

Explain the paradox in the statement "Less is more."

• It suggests that simplicity can lead to greater impact, which seems contradictory.

• It means that having less is always better.

• It indicates that more is always less.

• It is a statement that is mathematically incorrect.

Recognize the onomatopoeia in the following line: "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room."

• clock

• ticked

• loudly

• silent