The Notorious Jumping Frog Vocab

Which is the definition of a tall tale?

• A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, exaggerated details, and larger-than-life characters.
• A tall tale is a story with small-scale characters and ordinary events.
• A tall tale is a story with minimal exaggeration and believable details.
• A tall tale is a story with mundane elements and realistic characters.

Which is the definition of a hyberbole?

• A figure of speech in which a word imitates a sound

• Using literal language to convey ideas
• A figure of speech exaggerating ideas for emphasis

• Understating facts for emphasis

Which of the following is the definition of an understatement?

• A figure of speech in which a situation is intentionally made to seem more important or serious than it actually is.
• A figure of speech exaggerating or overstating a claim or point.

• A rhetorical technique that emphasizes the gravity of a situation.
• A figure of speech in which a situation is intentionally made to seem less important or serious than it actually is.

What is dialect?

• A method of communication using hand signals
• A type of written language used for official documents
• A form of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular group of people, with its own distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
• A form of slang used by teenagers

What is the definition of garrulous?

• Quiet and reserved
• Brief and concise in speech
• Uncommunicative and introverted
• Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

What is the definition of exasperating?

• Causing relaxation or calmness
• Causing joy or happiness
• Causing clarity or understanding
• Causing irritation or annoyance

Which is the definition of monotonous?

• Dull, tedious, and repetitious
• Fascinating, captivating, and stimulating
• Interesting, engaging, and diverse
• Exciting, thrilling, and varied

What is the definition of tedious?

• Engaging
• Tiresome, boring, or monotonous
• Interesting
• Exciting

What is the definition of interminable?

• Brief or short
• Endless or seemingly endless
• Temporary or fleeting
• Limited or restricted

What is the definition of buttonholed?

• To detain someone in conversation against their will.
• To design and create buttons for clothing
• To press a button on a remote control
• To sew a button onto clothing