Reviewing Figures of Speech 1
Authored by Rejell Josol
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why does the sentence "Sally sells seashells by the seashore" contain an alliteration?
To create a rhythmic and memorable effect
To imitate natural sounds
To symbolise Sally’s connection to the seashore
To add emotional intensity to the phrase
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the statement "He’s a real Romeo with the ladies," why is allusion used?
To contrast Romeo’s actions with modern relationships
To evoke a well-known romantic character for quick understanding
To create a rhythmic and repetitive effect
To intensify the emotional tone of the sentence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "We will fight for justice, we will fight for freedom, we will fight for equality," why is anaphora used?
To reference a historical speech or event
To evoke a dramatic or emotional tone
To emphasize the repeated idea and inspire unity or focus
To highlight a contrast between fighting and giving up
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the statement "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," why is antithesis used?
To emphasize the repetition of key words for rhythm
To refer to a historical period in a subtle way
To create a dramatic exaggeration of the situation
To highlight a contrast and create a thought-provoking comparison
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the line "O Death, where is thy sting?" why is apostrophe used?
To evoke sound patterns that mimic the idea of mourning
To address an abstract concept directly for dramatic effect
To highlight repetition of ideas for emphasis
To create a humorous exaggeration of the concept of death
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the phrase "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain," why is assonance used?
To address a concept or object directly
To compare Spain and rain symbolically
To create a musical quality and enhance the flow of the sentence
To exaggerate an idea for comedic or dramatic effect
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the statement "He passed away" instead of "He died," why is euphemism used?
To highlight emotional intensity in the situation
To reference a well-known cultural or literary idea
To create a rhythmic and memorable effect
To soften the impact of an unpleasant or sensitive topic
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