WorksheetsEnglish Test
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 50mins
It is a figure of speech that compares one thing to another thing to achieve a more profound description. The use of words such as “like”, “as” or “than” is often seen when using this figure of speech. (2 pts.)
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
A figure of speech where we use words with opposing meanings side by side to induce a dramatic effect for our readers. (2 pts.)
Metaphor
Euphemism
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
It imitates or resembles sounds that we hear on our life. (2 pts.)
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Irony
Understatement
The addition of certain words or a phrase that obviously doesn’t make literal sense if added to a sentence. (2 pts.)
Metaphor
Personification
Irony
Alliteration
A figure of speech where we apply human actions or characteristics to a thing or an animal. (2 pts.)
Irony
Hyperbole
Personification
Understatement
A figure of speech where we make something seem minor or less significant than what it actually is. (2 pts.)
Apostrophe
Understatement
Climax
Hyperbole
It is known for making sentences into an exaggeration. It is the direct opposite of an understatement. (2 pts.)
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Climax
Interrogation
It is the process of saying something but the meaning we wish to express is opposite to its intended meaning. It is contrasting and mainly used for humorous situations. (2 pts.)
Irony
Alliteration
Litotes
Exclamation
We use this figure of speech when we do not want to sound harsh or insensitive in a fragile or delicate situation. (2 pts.)
Circumlocution
Pun
Anti-climax
Euphemism
The appearance of multiple words that starts with the same letter or syllable in the same sentence. (2 pts.)
Epigram
Antithesis
Alliteration
Synecdoche
Describe the usage and importance of figure of speech to writing and language. Be sure to make it at least 100 words. (10 pts.)
When writing or speaking, we often use figures of speech. Why do you think we always use these to express ourselves? At least 100 words. (10 pts.)
Identify the figure of speech being used.
Her eyes is like the azure sky, beautiful and majestic. (1 pt.)
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Identify the figure of speech being used.
The flowers danced towards the directions of the wind. (1 pt.)
Personification
Irony
Euphemism
Hyperbole
Identify the figure of speech being used.
Some deserts on this planet were oceans once. (1 pt.)
Oxymoron
Exclamation
Climax
Litotes
Identify the figure of speech being used.
“Bang— they ran as the rain of bullets bombarded them relentlessly.” (1 pt.)
Onomatopoeia
Anti-climax
Understatement
Euphemism
Identify the figure of speech being used.
“Oh, that’s nice”. I said as they announced me to be the winner for 1 billions dollars lottery. (1 pt.)
Understatement
Hyperbole
Synecdoche
Interrogation
Identify the figure of speech being used.
Your difference in skills is as vast as the infinite void. (1 pt.)
Hyperbole
Synecdoche
Climax
Euphemism
Identify the figure of speech being used.
That doctor has a fear of blood. (1 pt.)
Euphemism
Alliteration
Exclamation
Irony
Identify the figure of speech being used.
“I am sorry, sir. He couldn’t make it.” The doctor said as I wallowed in the harrowing pain I felt for the loss of a loved one. (1 pt.)
Litotes
Euphemism
Alliteration
Synecdoche
Identify the figure of speech being used.
Your fans is sure to follow your funkiness during your fantastic performance. (1 pt.)
Metonymy
Alliteration
Apostrophe
Epigram
Identify the figure of speech being used.
That test was a walk in the park!
Metonymy
Metaphor
Epigram
Synecdoche
