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Figurative Language Quiz Set #2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of allusion in figurative language?

a)

A word or phrase that substitutes an offensive term

b)

The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

c)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

d)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

2.

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

a)

"It's raining cats and dogs."

b)

"I'm feeling under the weather."

c)

"She's a diamond in the rough."

d)

"The silence was deafening."

3.

What is repetition in figurative language?

a)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

b)

The use of words that imitate sounds

c)

The repetition of the same word or phrase for emphasis

d)

The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

4.

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

a)

"I'm busy doing nothing."

b)

"The sun smiled down on us."

c)

"The scent of the roses was overpowering."

5.

What is a pun in figurative language?

a)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

b)

The use of words that imitate sounds

c)

A play on words with similar sounds but different meanings

d)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

6.

Choose the correct definition of allusion.

a)

The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

b)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

c)

The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

d)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

7.

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

a)

The rain was pouring heavily.

b)

She's a diamond in the rough.

c)

I'm feeling blue today.

d)

The wind whispered through the trees.

8.

What is the purpose of repetition in figurative language?

a)

To create vivid mental images

b)

To emphasize a point or idea

c)

To convey a hidden meaning

d)

To add humor to the text

9.

Choose the correct definition of oxymoron.

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10.

Which of the following is an example of a pun?

a)

The sun smiled down on us.

b)

It's raining cats and dogs.

c)

The silence was deafening.

d)

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

11.

How would you define euphemism in figurative language?

a)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

b)

The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

c)

The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

d)

The substitution of a mild or indirect word or phrase for one that may be considered offensive or blunt

12.

Which of the following is an example of repetition?

a)

The clock struck midnight.

b)

He's as tall as a giraffe.

c)

The wind howled through the night.

d)

I have told you a million times.

13.

What is the definition of an oxymoron?

a)

The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis


b)

A play on words with similar sounds but different meanings

c)

The use of words that imitate sounds

d)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

14.

Which of the following is an example of a pun?

a)

The scent of the roses was overpowering.

b)

She's a real head-turner.

c)

The sun smiled down on us.

d)

I'm feeling blue today.

15.

How would you define pun in figurative language?

a)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

b)

The use of words with different meanings but similar sounds

c)

The repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

d)

A play on words with similar sounds but different meanings