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WorksheetsParts of Speech & Literary Device Practice
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What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using “like” or “as”
A figure of speech where human traits are given to animals or objects
A play on words
An exaggeration for emphasis
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
Her smile was like sunshine.
The leaves danced in the wind.
He is a shining star.
Boom! The door slammed shut.
What is personification?
A figure of speech where something non-human is given human traits
An exaggerated statement
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A reference to another work of art
Which of these is an example of allusion?
He is as brave as a lion.
She’s a regular Einstein.
The waves whispered to the shore.
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
What is hyperbole?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object to which it is not literally applicable
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
A play on words
A figure of speech where human traits are given to animals or objects
Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?
The big bear battled boldly.
Time flies when you’re having fun.
The cat ran up the tree.
She is the light of my life.
What is an idiom?
A phrase that means exactly what it says
A phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words
A figure of speech in which an object or idea is given human traits
An extreme exaggeration
Which of the following is an oxymoron?
Freezer burn
As fast as lightning
Brave like a lion
The sun kissed the horizon
Which of these is an example of a pun?
A) A horse is a very stable animal.
B) Her smile was bright like the sun.
C) The fire roared in the night.
D) This bag weighs a ton.
Which sentence is an example of a paradox?
Less is more.
The sun set on the horizon.
The wind was as cold as ice.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
“She’s drowning in paperwork” is an example of:
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Allusion
Which of these sentences contains personification?
The clouds were fluffy as cotton.
The stars danced in the night sky.
The dog barked loudly.
He was as fast as a cheetah.
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of:
Alliteration
Simile
Hyperbole
Idiom
“Sally sells seashells by the seashore” is an example of:
Pun
Alliteration
Personification
Simile
The phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs” is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Allusion
“The calm lake was a mirror” is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Which of these contains an example of an allusion?
A) He is as brave as a lion.
B) She’s a regular Einstein.
C) The waves whispered to the shore.
D) I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
Which sentence contains an example of oxymoron?
The toddler class was carefully controlled chaos.
She runs as fast as lightning.
He is as brave as a lion.
He was a real Romeo with the ladies.
A paradox is:
A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth
A figure of speech involving extreme exaggeration
A play on words
A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Which of the following is an example of a pun?
I’m reading a book on anti-gravity – it’s impossible to put down.
She was as busy as a bee.
The mountain stood tall and proud.
He’s a regular Hercules.
Which part of speech describes a noun?
Verb
Adjective
Pronoun
Preposition
What is a conjunction?
A word that expresses action
A word that connects clauses or sentences
Which sentence contains an adverb?
She danced gracefully across the floor.
The cat is sitting on the chair.
He wrote a letter to his friend.
The weather is sunny today.
In the sentence, "The dog ran quickly," what part of speech is "quickly"?
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Verb
Which word in the sentence is a pronoun? "She gave Pedro the book."
Gave
She
Book
The
What is an interjection?
A word that expresses emotion
A word that shows action
A word that connects clauses
A word that replaces a noun
Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?
I went to the store, but they were closed.
He is very tall.
The dog barked loudly.
We will meet at noon.
"beside" is an example of what part of speech?
Conjunction
Preposition
Adverb
Verb
Which word is a verb in the following sentence? "He runs every day."
Every
Day
Runs
He
In the sentence "She is a talented singer," which word is the adjective?
She
Singer
Talented
Is
What is the part of speech of “quickly” in the sentence, “He quickly finished his homework”?
Adverb
Verb
Adjective
Which sentence contains a preposition?
The cat is under the table.
He went home early.
They will arrive tomorrow.
I enjoy reading books.
Which sentences contains a pronoun?
They left the party early.
The flowers are beautiful.
The dog barked loudly.
She is very intelligent.
What part of speech is “Wow” in the sentence, “Wow, that was an amazing performance”?
Verb
Interjection
Adjective
Noun
Which of the following is a noun?
Slowly
Quick
Dog
Run
Which of the following sentences contains a euphemism?
The sun smiled down on the beachgoers.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
He couldn’t remember how to throw a boomerang, but it came back to him.
Identify the oxymoron:
The mountains were calling, and he had to go.
He couldn’t remember how to throw a boomerang, but it came back to him.
She’s as busy as a bee.
She was clearly confused by the directions.
Which sentence best demonstrates a paradox?
I know one thing: that I know nothing.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
She was clearly confused by the directions.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of lines
simile
metaphor
anaphora
alliteration
“But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.” —Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address
Euphemism
Paradox
Anaphora
Alliteration
A reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history, music, or another work of literature.
anaphora
foreshadowing
analogy
allusion
Repetition of successive lines in separate sentences of phrases in a text.
alliteration
euphemism
allusion
anaphora
Which rhetorical device is in use in this excerpt ( I will be the best. I will be the greatest. I will win no matter what. )
Euphemism
Anaphora
Epistophe
Allusion
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole ?
I told you a million
times.
He was a real Romeo with the
ladies
There is a novel type of warfare that brings no
destruction, except to life
Live,Laugh,Love
Poor health
Pretty ugly
Put down
Random order
All of the above are oxymorons except...
Put down
If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
paradox
euphemism
oxymoron
Name the part of speech of the underlined word.
We should work together to protect the environment.
noun
verb
preposition
modal auxiliary
Name the part of speech of the underlined word.
We should work together to protect the environment.
noun
pronoun
verb
adjective
Name the part of speech of the underlined word.
We should work together to protect the environment.
noun
preposition
adjective
adverb
Name the part of speech of the underlined word:
The wood floor was very slippery
noun
adjective
adverb
preposition
Name the part of speech of the underlined word:
The wood floor was very slippery.
noun
adjective
adverb
pronoun
