Odd Couples

Which of the following sentences contains an example of an 'odd couple' in terms of word pairing?

• The cat and the dog played together.

• The sun and the moon are celestial bodies.

• The thunder and the silence were deafening.

• The bread and butter were on the table.

In literature, an 'odd couple' often refers to characters who are very different but work well together. Which of the following pairs is an example of an 'odd couple'?

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

• Romeo and Juliet

• Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

• Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee

Identify the 'odd couple' in this sentence: 'The sweet and sour sauce was a hit at the party.'

• sweet and sour

• sauce and party

• hit and party

• sweet and sauce

Which of the following is an example of an 'odd couple' in terms of contrasting ideas?

• Love and hate

• Day and night

• War and peace

• Salt and sugar

In the context of sentence structure, which of the following sentences demonstrates an 'odd couple' through juxtaposition?

• The calm sea and the stormy sky created a beautiful scene.

• The loud music and the quiet room were unsettling.

• The bright sun and the clear sky were perfect for a picnic.

• The old man and the young boy shared a bench.

Which literary device is often used to highlight 'odd couples' in literature?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Juxtaposition

• Alliteration

In the sentence 'The bitter and sweet memories lingered,' what does the 'odd couple' of 'bitter and sweet' signify?

• Contrasting emotions

• Similar tastes

• Unrelated events

• Identical feelings

Which of the following pairs of words is an example of an 'odd couple' due to their opposing meanings?

• Hot and cold

• Fast and quick

• Happy and joyful

• Tall and high

In the phrase 'The beauty and the beast,' what does the 'odd couple' represent?

• A contrast between appearance and nature

• Two similar characters

• A harmonious relationship

• An identical pair

Which sentence best illustrates the concept of an 'odd couple' in terms of character dynamics?

• The teacher and the student worked on the project.

• The artist and the engineer collaborated on the design.

• The chef and the waiter served the meal.

• The doctor and the nurse treated the patient.