In cartoons, when a character says 'You are as brave as a lion', what figure of speech is being used?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of dance

• A type of car

• A type of fruit

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Give an example of a metaphor related to cartoons.

• His smile was as bright as SpongeBob.

• The sun is as round as a Pokeball.

• The wind whispered like whispers of Casper, the friendly ghost.

• Her eyes sparkled like the stars in the Powerpuff Girls' eyes.

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Explain what personification is, in the context of cartoons.

• A form of government led by a single individual in a cartoon

• A type of dance performed by a single cartoon character

• A type of food made from a combination of different ingredients in a cartoon

• A figure of speech in cartoons where a non-human object is given human characteristics or qualities.

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In a cartoon, which of the following words would be an example of onomatopoeia?

• laugh

• Example: 'buzz' (like a bee) or 'moo' (like a cow)

• whisper

• cry

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In the world of cartoons, how would you differentiate between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile is like when Tom says he is 'as fast as' Jerry, while a metaphor is when Bugs Bunny implies he is 'a carrot-munching machine'.

• A simile is like when Tom says he is 'as fast as' Jerry, while a metaphor is when Popeye describes his physical strength after eating spinach.

• A simile is like when Tom says he is 'as fast as' Jerry and Tweety, while a metaphor is when Popeye directly states he is 'an iron man' after eating spinach.

• A simile is like when Tom says he is 'as fast as' Jerry, while a metaphor is when Popeye directly states he is 'an iron man' after eating spinach.

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Identify the figurative language used in this cartoon scenario: The sun grinned at the animated kids playing in the cartoon park.

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

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In the cartoon, when they say 'it's raining cats and dogs', what does it mean?

• It is a perfect day for a picnic in the cartoon

• It is raining heavily in the cartoon

• It is snowing heavily in the cartoon

• It is sunny outside in the cartoon

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In a cartoon episode, a character used the idiom 'kick the bucket'. What does this idiom mean in the context of the cartoon?

• the character died or passed away

• the character literally kicked a bucket

• the character started a new hobby

• the character went on a vacation

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Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: I've told you a million times, Tom, not to chase Jerry!

• I've told you a hundred times, Tom, not to chase Jerry!

• I've told you a dozen times, Tom, not to chase Jerry!

• I've told you a thousand times, Tom, not to chase Jerry!

• a million times

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Why do cartoonists often use figurative language in their scripts?

• To confuse the audience and make the cartoon difficult to understand

• To provide factual information in a straightforward manner

• To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

• To minimize the impact of the cartoon and make it less engaging

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