What is the primary purpose of using figures of speech in writing?

Figures of Speech Identification

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To confuse the reader
To make writing longer
To add literal meaning
To enhance the effect and color of the writing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of figure of speech?
Simile
Metaphor
Narration
Personification
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using figures of speech in writing?
To add depth and creativity
To make writing more literal
To confuse the reader
To make writing shorter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
A simile is a type of metaphor
A simile is used only in poetry
A simile is more complex than a metaphor
A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
Her smile is like sunshine
The world is a stage
He is as brave as a lion
The car roared like a lion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does personification do to inanimate objects?
Gives them human actions or emotions
Gives them a voice
Makes them speak
Turns them into animals
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of apostrophe?
The wind whispered through the trees
Oh moon, how you light up the night
The stars danced playfully
The sun smiled down on us
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