Daily Language Week 09 Practice Flashcard

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What does the adage 'A rising tide raises all boats' mean?

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When an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it.

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How should the title 'three is the oddest number' be formatted?

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"Three Is The Oddest Number"

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What does the Greek/Latin root word 'geo-' mean?

Back

Earth.

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What literary device is used in the sentence: 'During tax season, accountants are as busy as hounds in a rabbit field'?

Back

Simile.

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What does the word 'active' mean in the context: 'Lucy’s cat is very active, chasing shadows and playing with its toys'?

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Moving a lot; moving quickly.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the definition of a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What does personification mean?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of capitalization in titles?

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To indicate the importance of certain words and to follow grammatical rules.