Unit 6 Test

What is an example of an oxymoron?

• Deafening silence.

• Sweet melody.

• Gentle breeze.

• Bright sunshine.

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Why do writers use figures of speech?

• To explain a complex idea more clearly to.

• Give the literal meaning of something.

• To create an emotional response in a reader.

• To help readers understand what happens next.

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Which of the following best describes the function of an analogy in literature?

• Analogies emphasize the uniqueness of a literary work by making unexpected comparisons.

• Analogies are used to create humor and entertain the reader.

• Analogies provide a concise way to summarize the main themes or messages of a literary work.

• Analogies help readers understand complex ideas by comparing them to more familiar concepts.

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Which figure of speech is used to emphasize a point by making an exaggerated statement?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• irony

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Which of the following best describes dramatic irony?

• The opposite of what is expected happens.

• The audience knows something the characters do not.

• A character says one thing but means the opposite.

• Two characters share a secret that no one else knows.

Which sentence contains an idiom?

• She spilled the beans about the surprise party.

• The sun smiled down on us as we walked through the park.

• He was as busy as a bee, working on his project.

• The stars danced playfully in the night sky.

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Euphemisms are primarily used to make unpleasant topics sound nicer or less harsh to the audience.

• True

• False

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Which type of irony (verbal, dramatic, situational) involves a situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected?

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Irony

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What is the purpose of an analogy?

• to reveal past events

• to compare two things

• to create a pleasing sound

• To heighten suspense.

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Which figure of speech is used in this sentence?

"The wind whispered secrets through the trees."

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Personification

• Alliteration

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