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Literary Devices: Hyperbole, Irony, Sarcasm, Understatement

Authored by M. Flowers

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Literary Devices:  Hyperbole, Irony, Sarcasm, Understatement
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of hyperbole?

A sharp, often mocking remark

Extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect

A contrast between expectation and reality

Presenting something as less important than it is

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of irony?

"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

"Oh great, another homework assignment. Just what I wanted!"

A fire station burning down

Calling a severe injury "just a scratch"

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CCSS.L.8.5A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of sarcasm?

To create humor or emphasize a point

To express frustration or make a point humorously

To create humor or highlight contradictions

To create humor or downplay significance

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite of hyperbole?

Irony

Sarcasm

Understatement

Exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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1. There were always clouds in that dingy little valley. It rained. It always rained. This is an example of

Understatement
Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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2. The ocean has a decent amount of water in it. This is an example of

Understatement
Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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4. I will run along the endless beach. This is an example of

Understatement
Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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