Figurative Language Quiz Set #2

What is the definition of allusion in figurative language?

• A word or phrase that substitutes an offensive term

• The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• "It's raining cats and dogs."

• "I'm feeling under the weather."

• "She's a diamond in the rough."

• "The silence was deafening."

What is repetition in figurative language?

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The repetition of the same word or phrase for emphasis

• The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• "I'm busy doing nothing."

• "The sun smiled down on us."

• "The scent of the roses was overpowering."

What is a pun in figurative language?

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• A play on words with similar sounds but different meanings

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

Choose the correct definition of allusion.

• The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

• The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• The rain was pouring heavily.

• She's a diamond in the rough.

• I'm feeling blue today.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

What is the purpose of repetition in figurative language?

• To create vivid mental images

• To emphasize a point or idea

• To convey a hidden meaning

• To add humor to the text

Choose the correct definition of oxymoron.

Which of the following is an example of a pun?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

• The silence was deafening.

• Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.