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What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Humorous
• Persuasive
• Anxious
• Cheerful

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Match the definition with the term:
a short phrase combining two terms that are normally contradictory

• hyperbole
• onomatopoeia
• oxymoron
• alliteration

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"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 

• simile and personification
• personification
• simile
• metaphor

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What is the purpose of repeating words in writing?

• To make sure the reader sees the word.
• To make sure the reader understands the word.
• To create suspense.

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Fill in the Blank:  The Statue of Liberty's name could best be changed to The Statue of ________.

• freedom
• oppression
• power
• success

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"The city was a jungle." is an example of what?

• Hyperbole
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Alliteration

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I'm reading a book about anti-gravity.  I can't put it down.
Pun?

• Yes
• No

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I admire how hard my father works to provide for his family.

• respect
• forgive
• ignore
• believe

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The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

• upcoming

• uncertain

• current

• favorable

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Context Clues- Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers

• popular

• out-dated

• fancy

• expensive

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