Metonymy, Synecdoche, Oxymoron, and Paradox

Quiz
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English
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11th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Nikki Owens
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There were rumors about a hired gun having been ordered for assassination.
metonymy
synecdoche
oxymoron
paradox
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I looked at the old man and shouted, "Hurry up, gray beard!"
metonymy
synecdoche
oxymoron
paradox
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The caterers need a head count for the reception by Friday.
metonymy
synecdoche
oxymoron
paradox
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The White House will be announcing the decision around noon today.
metonymy
synecdoche
paradox
oxymoron
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mrs. Smith has many mouths to feed.
metonymy
synecdoche
paradox
oxymoron
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lend me your ears for a minute; I want to talk through this idea with you.
metonymy
synecdoche
paradox
oxymoron
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stadium filled with a deafening silence.
oxymoron
paradox
synecdoche
metonymy
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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