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English Test

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.)

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Metaphor

d)

Onomatopoeia

2.

A figure of speech where we use words with opposing meanings side by side to induce a dramatic effect for our readers. (2 pts.)

a)

Metaphor

b)

Euphemism

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Oxymoron

3.

It imitates or resembles sounds that we hear on our life. (2 pts.)

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Metaphor

c)

Irony

d)

Understatement

4.

The addition of certain words or a phrase that obviously doesn’t make literal sense if added to a sentence. (2 pts.)

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Irony

d)

Alliteration

5.

A figure of speech where we apply human actions or characteristics to a thing or an animal. (2 pts.)

a)

Irony

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Understatement

6.

A figure of speech where we make something seem minor or less significant than what it actually is. (2 pts.)

a)

Apostrophe

b)

Understatement

c)

Climax

d)

Hyperbole

7.

It is known for making sentences into an exaggeration. It is the direct opposite of an understatement. (2 pts.)

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Euphemism

c)

Climax

d)

Interrogation

8.

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.)

a)

Irony

b)

Alliteration

c)

Litotes

d)

Exclamation

9.

We use this figure of speech when we do not want to sound harsh or insensitive in a fragile or delicate situation. (2 pts.)

a)

Circumlocution

b)

Pun

c)

Anti-climax

d)

Euphemism

10.

The appearance of multiple words that starts with the same letter or syllable in the same sentence. (2 pts.)

a)

Epigram

b)

Antithesis

c)

Alliteration

d)

Synecdoche

11.

Describe the usage and importance of figure of speech to writing and language. Be sure to make it at least 100 words. (10 pts.)

4 lines
12.

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.)

4 lines
13.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

Her eyes is like the azure sky, beautiful and majestic. (1 pt.)

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Metaphor

d)

Oxymoron

14.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

The flowers danced towards the directions of the wind. (1 pt.)

a)

Personification

b)

Irony

c)

Euphemism

d)

Hyperbole

15.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

Some deserts on this planet were oceans once. (1 pt.)

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Exclamation

c)

Climax

d)

Litotes

16.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

“Bang— they ran as the rain of bullets bombarded them relentlessly.” (1 pt.)

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Anti-climax

c)

Understatement

d)

Euphemism

17.

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.)

a)

Understatement

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Synecdoche

d)

Interrogation

18.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

Your difference in skills is as vast as the infinite void. (1 pt.)

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Synecdoche

c)

Climax

d)

Euphemism

19.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

That doctor has a fear of blood. (1 pt.)

a)

Euphemism

b)

Alliteration

c)

Exclamation

d)

Irony

20.

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.)

a)

Litotes

b)

Euphemism

c)

Alliteration

d)

Synecdoche

21.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

Your fans is sure to follow your funkiness during your fantastic performance. (1 pt.)

a)

Metonymy

b)

Alliteration

c)

Apostrophe

d)

Epigram

22.

Identify the figure of speech being used.

That test was a walk in the park!

a)

Metonymy

b)

Metaphor

c)

Epigram

d)

Synecdoche