Figurative Language

What is the definition of assonance?

• The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in distant words.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Which of the following examples demonstrates alliteration? a) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. b) The cat sat on the mat. c) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

• d

• a

• c

• b

What is the purpose of using consonance in poetry?

• To create musicality and rhythm

• To add complexity and confusion

• To emphasize the vowels in a poem

• To create dissonance and chaos

Which of the following examples demonstrates onomatopoeia? a) The bees buzzed around the flowers. b) The wind whispered through the trees. c) The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

• d

• a

• c

• b

What is the effect of using alliteration in writing?

• Alliteration creates rhythm, emphasizes words or ideas, and makes writing more memorable and engaging.

• Alliteration makes writing more confusing and difficult to understand.

• Alliteration is only used in poetry and has no place in prose writing.

• Alliteration has no effect on the reader.

Which of the following examples demonstrates assonance? a) She sells seashells by the seashore. b) The sun sets in the west. c) The moonlight shone through the window.

• c

• a

• b

• The cat sat on the mat.

What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in literature?

• To confuse the reader by using nonsensical words.

• To add complexity to the plot of the story.

• To create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader by imitating sounds through words.

• To create a visual experience for the reader by using descriptive language.

Which of the following examples demonstrates consonance? a) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. b) The cat sat on the mat. c) The wind whispered through the trees.

• d

• a

• b

• c

What is the effect of using consonance in poetry?

• Consonance in poetry creates a chaotic and disorganized rhythm.

• Consonance in poetry has no effect on the musical quality.

• Consonance in poetry creates a harsh and unpleasant sound.

• Consonance in poetry creates a pleasing musical quality.

Which of the following examples demonstrates alliteration? a) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. b) The sun sets in the west. c) The moonlight shone through the window.

• b

• c

• a

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.