Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language

In the sentence 'The flowers nodded their heads in agreement,' what type of figurative language is being used?

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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In the poem 'Bronx Masquerade', which type of figurative language is used in the line 'The city is a jungle' to describe the urban environment?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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Which figurative language technique is used in 'Bronx Masquerade' when a character says, 'The wind whispered secrets through the trees'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Onomatopoeia

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In 'Bronx Masquerade', how does the author use figurative language to convey the theme of identity?

• A) By using similes to compare characters to animals

• B) By using metaphors to describe the characters' inner thoughts

• C) By using personification to give human traits to objects

• D) By using hyperbole to exaggerate emotions

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What is the effect of using simile in the line 'Her smile was as bright as the sun' in 'Bronx Masquerade'?

• A) It creates a sense of mystery

• B) It emphasizes the brightness of her smile

• C) It suggests a hidden meaning

• D) It downplays her emotions

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Identify the figurative language in the sentence 'The classroom was a zoo during the poetry reading' from 'Bronx Masquerade'.

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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In 'Bronx Masquerade', which figurative language is used in the phrase 'Time flew by during the performance'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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What type of figurative language is used in 'Bronx Masquerade' when describing a character's voice as 'a river of words'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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How does the use of hyperbole in 'Bronx Masquerade' enhance the reader's understanding of a character's emotions?

• A) By making emotions seem larger than life

• B) By providing a realistic portrayal

• C) By minimizing the character's feelings

• D) By confusing the reader

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In 'Bronx Masquerade', what is the purpose of using personification in the line 'The night wrapped its arms around the city'?

• A) To create a sense of warmth

• B) To emphasize the darkness

• C) To give human qualities to the night

• D) To suggest a sense of danger

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