Unfamiliar Text Quiz
21 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which language feature does this example represent? We give him access to the biomechanics, conditioning, nutrition, physiology and psychology he needs to be the best.
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Emotive language
- C.
Listing
Correct Answer
C. Listing -
- 2.
Which language feature does this example represent? Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries plays during Apocalypse Now ''It'll be just like coral Island.''
- A.
Euphemism
- B.
Personification
- C.
Allusion
Correct Answer
C. Allusion -
- 3.
True or false? This example is a similie. The black smoke rose like a wizard's tower spiralling into the sky. The playground was as empty as a ghost town.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Which language feature does this example represent? The night hung out a multitude of lanterns to guide the travellers. Raindrops danced on the pavement.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Personification
- C.
Pun
- D.
Repetition
Correct Answer
B. Personification -
- 5.
True or False? The following example is an example of a personifcation. The brrrrring of the alarm woke him.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is False, the correct answer is Onomatopoeia.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which language feature does this example represent? We emerged from the cool dark of the hut into the blast furnace heat of a Central Otago summer afternoon. The fireworks were sparkling flowers exploding in the night sky.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Use of slang
- C.
Use of incorrect grammar
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Metaphor -
- 7.
The following example is an example of euphemism. I've told you thousands of times to clean up your bedroom.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This is false. The correct answer is Hyperbole.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which language feature does this example represent? The air was full of driving, neddle-pointed ice spicules... Slowly stealthily, the wind was lifting a swell.
- A.
Rhetorical Question
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Use of multiple adjectives or adverbs
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
C. Use of multiple adjectives or adverbs -
- 9.
The following example is an example is an example of Emotive language. There was a clammy self-congratulating illiteracy of the heart drooling from every word.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Which language feature does this example represent? ''Come on, Come on!'' she shouted. 'We're late!''
- A.
Emotive language
- B.
Repetition
- C.
Pun
Correct Answer
B. Repetition -
- 11.
Which language feature does this example represent? The wind moaned, a low pitched, unutterably eeire threnody (sad song). He died a myocardia infarction.
- A.
Use of incorrect grammar
- B.
Diction (vocabulary)
- C.
Pun
Correct Answer
B. Diction (vocabulary) -
- 12.
Is the following example an example of command (imperative)? So what would result form such a plan? Chaos that's what.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. This is a Rhetorical question.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which language feature does this example represent? His wife passed away. The firm was restructing. She is vertically challenged.
- A.
Euphemism
- B.
Listing
- C.
Contrast
- D.
Allusion
Correct Answer
A. Euphemism -
- 14.
Which language feature does this example represent? Heart. Dove. Neon lights. Urban sophistication.
- A.
Allusion
- B.
Contrast
- C.
Symbolisim
Correct Answer
C. Symbolisim -
- 15.
True or False? Is the following example an example of an allusion? In a city that never sleeps, she seems to be trying to keep us awake. The sun warms on a bitterly cold day.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. This is an example of contrast.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which language feature does this example represent? Stop! Come here and sit down while I talk to you.
- A.
Pun
- B.
Use of incorrect grammar
- C.
Imperative
Correct Answer
C. Imperative -
- 17.
Which language feature does this example represent? ''Hey, you guys, let's cut loose tonight and paint the town red.''
- A.
Similie
- B.
Pun
- C.
Use of slang
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. Use of slang -
- 18.
True or false? The following example is an example of indirect or direct speech. ''Come over here!'' Jack yelled, then proceeded to tell us all how he'd won the Melbourne Cup pool in his office.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Which language feature does this example represent? An advert for an omega 3 margarine has this statement: The way to a man's stomach is through his stomach.
- A.
Pun
- B.
Contrast
- C.
Allusion
Correct Answer
A. Pun -
- 20.
Which language feature does this example represent? ''Let's have ourselves a few beers.'' ''I sure do hate them direct marketers always calling at dinner time.''
- A.
Use of incorrect drama
- B.
Diction
- C.
Use of slang
Correct Answer
A. Use of incorrect drama -
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