Grammar Words Quiz

Literal

• Relating to or sitRated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

• Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative.

• The strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical.

• Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

Figurative

• Characteristic of or relating to metaphor.

• Departing from a literal use of words.

• Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

• Strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical.

Littoral

• Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

• Strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical.

• Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative.

• Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Benchmark

• A standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against w.hich similar things must be measured or judged

• A scratch or graffiti on a bench in a classroom or park.

• A judge's writing.

• A boy named Mark working out on the bench press.

Archetype

• A font used in advertisements for McDonalds restaurants

• A font designed for architectural drawings.

• A really old typewriter.

• The original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.

Conundrum

• A riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words.

• A drummer without drumsticks.

• A drum used by Conan the Barbarian to send secret messages to the Queen of the Dark Forest.

• Two nuns playing the drums simultaneously.

Tautology

• The study of taut rope.

• An ancient Egyption curriculum.

• Needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness.

• A scientist who studies teachers, particularly retired ones.

Satire

• Somebody sitting in a chair who is visibly angry.

• The use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structures.

• A tire used exclusively in old Saturn model cars.

• Fatigue often experience while taking the SAT test.

Parody

• A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.

• Two voices singing a melody.

• A golf score achieved by an elderly golfer.

• The use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structures.

Insipid

• A sip of a drink that is taken instinctively or without clear intention.

• Lacking flavor, vigor or interest.

• Insuficient liquid to take even one sip.

• A taxonomic order of insects including thrips and grasshoppers.