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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
1. There were always clouds in that dingy little valley. It rained. It always rained. This is an example of
Understatement
Hyperbole
metaphor
anecdote
2. The ocean has a decent amount of water in it. This is an example of
Understatement
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
4. I will run along the endless beach. This is an example of
Understatement
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
9. I will touch the stars with my fingers
Understatement
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
10. Our math teacher knows a thing or two about arithmetic.
Understatement
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
What is verbal irony?
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
dramatic
situational
verbal
“Oh no!” exclaimed Darcy. “Look at my shoes!”
Mom leaned over and noted a speck of dirt on the gray leather. “What a tragedy,” said Mom.
“They’re ruined!”
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Not Ironic
An anecdote can be . . .
pillow, bed, blanket.
interesting, exciting, funny, sad.
seven, eight, nine.
yellow, blue, red.
What is an anecdote?
A long, wide river.
A yellow submarine.
A very long story.
A short interesting story .
Most of the writers use anecdote to ___________________________________.
tell a story
deal with differences of opinions
share helpful tips on making a living
impart a lesson in an entertaining way
What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?
opinions
personal experiences
plans and dreams in life
biography of other people
"Is that a white rose? Wow! I love them. My grandfather had a massive rose garden, with over 200 different species. Every Friday, he'd go out into the garden, clip a dozen, and make my grandmother a bouquet. Does love like that exist anymore?" This is an example of...
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Understatement
Anecdote
