Wit and Wisdom

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: 'His wit was as sharp as a razor.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'wit'?

• Humor

• Sadness

• Anger

• Fear

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the context of literature, what does 'wisdom' often refer to?

• Knowledge and good judgment

• Physical strength

• Wealth and power

• Youth and beauty

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Choose the correct sentence:

• She has a wit and wisdom that is unmatched.

• She have a wit and wisdom that is unmatched.

• She has an wit and wisdom that is unmatched.

• She have an wit and wisdom that is unmatched.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which author is known for their wit and wisdom in their writing?

• Mark Twain

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• Dan Brown

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• Choices and their consequences

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Identify the correct use of 'wit' in a sentence:

• Her wit made everyone laugh.

• Her wit was very sadness.

• Her wit is a type of fruit.

• Her wit is a kind of dance.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses 'wisdom' correctly?

• His wisdom helped us solve the problem.

• His wisdom was a type of car.

• His wisdom is a kind of tree.

• His wisdom is a type of music.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the opposite of 'wit'?

• Dullness

• Brightness

• Happiness

• Cleverness

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In literature, a character known for their 'wit' is likely to be:

• Clever and humorous

• Strong and silent

• Sad and lonely

• Angry and aggressive

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3