Stylistic Devices Revision

   What is a simile?

•    a) A figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things using "like" or "as."

•    b) A word or phrase that describes a noun.

•    c) A type of verb.

•    d) A question that doesn't require an answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

   Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

•    a) "The cat is sitting on the mat."

•    b) "She sells seashells by the seashore."

•    c) "He runs quickly."

•    d) "Why is the sky blue?"

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

   What part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to provide more information?

•    a) Noun

•    b) Adjective

•    c) Adverb

•    d) Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is a metaphor?

•    a) "The wind howled like a hungry wolf."

•    b) "His smile was as bright as the sun."

•    c) "The room was filled with laughter."

•    d) "Are you feeling okay?"

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

   What does emotive language aim to do in writing or speech?

•    a) Present facts and statistics.

•    b) Evoke strong feelings and emotions in the audience.

•    c) Create humor.

•    d) Pose questions for thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

   What is asyndeton or asyndetic listing? (Select two options)

•    a) A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

•    b) A list of items separated by commas.

•    c) A list of items without the use of conjunctions.

•    d) A type of adverb.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

   What is hyperbole?

•    a) A subtle comparison between two unrelated things.

•    b) Exaggerated language used for emphasis or effect.

•    c) A question that expects no response.

•    d) A type of verb tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

   Which of the following is a rhetorical question?

•    a) "What time is it?"

•    b) "How tall is the mountain?"

•    c) "Why did I do that?"

•    d) "Who won the game?"

   What is hypophora?

•    a) A form of repetition.

•    b) A question asked and then immediately answered.

•    c) A type of dialogue.

•    d) A metaphorical statement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

    What is an anecdote?

•     a) A humorous exaggeration.

•     b) A short personal story or narrative.

•     c) A type of adverb.

•     d) A simile comparing two things.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D