Clichés and Originality in Language

Clichés and Originality in Language

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the concept of cliches, which are overused phrases or ideas lacking originality. It provides examples of common cliches and discusses their impact on language and society. The speaker encourages avoiding cliches in writing to promote original thought. The origin of the word 'cliche' is explored, highlighting its stereotyping effect. The video concludes with a traditional farewell.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a cliche primarily characterized by?

Its humor

Its complexity

Its overuse

Its originality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a cliche?

A unique metaphor

A scientific theory

All that glitters is not gold

A mathematical equation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'pigs might fly' imply?

Something is very expensive

Something is very common

Something is very likely

Something is very unlikely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the phrase 'love at first sight'?

It is a scientific fact

It is a rare occurrence

It is a unique expression

It is a cliched expression

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker dislike the phrase 'you're welcome'?

It is too informal

It is grammatically incorrect

It is too formal

It sounds insincere due to overuse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can cliched language affect a politician's speech?

It makes the speech more humorous

It makes the speech sound unoriginal

It makes the speech more engaging

It makes the speech more original

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Western society, what is valued over cliched expressions?

Repetition

Original thought

Simplicity

Complexity

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