CFA 3 Review

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

• Figurative

• Literal

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted with your imagination is...

• figurative

• literal

A comparison using like or as is...

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other thing.

• idiom

• simile

• metaphor

A common saying that isn't meant to be taken literally.

• Simile

• Idiom

• Metaphor

"He was as cool as a cucumber" is an example of...

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

"Her long hair is an ocean of waves" is an example of...

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

When pigs fly is an example of...

• Idiom

• Simile

• Metaphor

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!

• Calm

• Scary

• Annoyed

• Excited

What is the tone of the following passage?

The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.

• Creepy

• Sarcastic

• Humorous