Schemes and Tropes

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A fire hydrant causing a flood

• A fire station burning down

• A firefighter starting a fire

• A fire truck running out of water

What is alliteration?

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of closely connected words or phrases.

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words or phrases.

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of distantly connected words or phrases.

• Repetition of different sounds or letters at the beginning of closely connected words or phrases.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The car engine roared to life.

• The sun is smiling down on us.

What is hyperbole?

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A form of poetry.

• A figure of speech used to understate something.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Give an example of a metaphor.

• Love is a battlefield.

• The world is a stage.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• Time is money.

Identify the type of irony in the following sentence: 'I can't wait to read the 500-page book.'

• verbal irony

• cosmic irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

What is the purpose of alliteration in writing?

• To add complexity and depth to the writing.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more challenging.

• To emphasize the importance of certain words or phrases.

• To create a rhythmic and memorable effect

Which of the following is an example of personification: a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) The sun is shining brightly. c) The car zoomed down the road.

• a

• d. The flowers bloomed in the garden.

• c. The waves crashed against the shore.

• b. The moon is full tonight.

Give an example of hyperbole.

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a million years.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I'm so cold I could freeze to death.

• I'm so thirsty I could drink an ocean.