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WorksheetsRhetorical Devices 3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant
a)
jargon
b)
euphemism
c)
irony
d)
imagery
2.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor
a)
hyperbole
b)
imagery
c)
irony
d)
euphemism
3.
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
a)
imagery
b)
hyperbole
c)
jargon
d)
irony
4.
A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.
a)
jargon
b)
euphemism
c)
irony
d)
hyperbole
5.
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
a)
imagery
b)
euphemism
c)
irony
d)
jargon
6.
The sweet, swirled icing was the color of the sky.
a)
imagery
b)
euphemism
c)
irony
d)
hyperbole
7.
a)
hyperbole
b)
euphemism
c)
irony
d)
imagery
8.
a)
hyperbole
b)
irony
c)
imagery
d)
alliteration
9.
a)
jargon
b)
anaphora
c)
imagery
d)
hyperbole
10.
a)
imagery
b)
hyperbole
c)
jargon
d)
allusion
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