Test Your Knowledge Of Figures Of Speech
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Welcome to the "Figures of Speech" quiz, where you can test your understanding of the rich and diverse world of rhetorical devices that add flair and depth to language. Figures of speech are essential tools used in literature, public speaking, and everyday communication to convey meaning in imaginative and vivid ways. In this quiz, you'll encounter a variety of questions that explore figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, and more. You'll be challenged to identify these figures of speech within sentences and recognize their meanings and their applications in various contexts.
Whether you're a Read moreliterature enthusiast, a student studying language and rhetoric, or simply someone curious about the art of expression, this quiz will help you sharpen your skills and broaden your understanding of how language can be used to evoke emotions, create imagery, and convey ideas with finesse. Put your knowledge to the test, challenge your linguistic prowess, and see how well you can recognize and use these linguistic gems that make language a vibrant and dynamic tool of communication.
Figures of Speech Quiz Questions and Answers
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The chug-a, chug-a, chug-a of the train echoed down the hill, while a cloud of smoke rose up to the western sky.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Euphemism
- C.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The correct answer is onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate or suggest the sound they represent. In this sentence, the words "chug-a, chug-a, chug-a" imitate the sound of a train moving, making it an example of onomatopoeia.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Substituting the word "euthanasia" for "mercy killing" or "killing the terminally ill".
- A.
Euphemism
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Apostrophe
Correct Answer
A. EuphemismExplanation
The given statement suggests that substituting the word "euthanasia" for "mercy killing" or "killing the terminally ill" is an example of a euphemism. A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a harsh or blunt one, often to make something unpleasant or uncomfortable sound more polite or acceptable. In this case, "euthanasia" is a more neutral and less emotionally charged term compared to "mercy killing" or "killing the terminally ill."Rate this question:
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- 3.
I had so much homework last night that I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!
- A.
Synecdoche
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
C. Hyperbole -
- 4.
"The earth laughs beneath my heavy feet at the blasphemy in my old jangly walk."
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metonymy
- C.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. Personification -
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Pitching pennies with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pitter-patter of rain outside the Pitti Palace.
- A.
Alliteration
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Oxymoron
Correct Answer
A. AlliterationExplanation
The given sentence contains the repetition of the "p" sound in "pitching pennies," "Pittsburgh Pirates," "pitter-patter," and "Pitti Palace." This repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words is known as alliteration.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Hyperbole is a kind of figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create emphasis or heightened effect.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Metaphor is a figure of speech consisting of an understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by negating its opposite.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement given in the question is incorrect. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another thing. It does not involve understatement or negating the opposite. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Synecdoche is a figure of speech that states a comparison between two fundamentally dissimilar things that have commonalities.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
A statement that appears to contradict itself is a paradox.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself or goes against common sense. It presents a situation or idea that is logically impossible or difficult to understand. Therefore, the statement above, that a paradox is a statement that appears to contradict itself, is true.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The repetition of an initial consonant sound is an anaphora.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
An implied comparison between two unlike things that actually have something in common, that does not use like or as, is called:
Correct Answer
metaphor - 12.
Breaking of discourse to address some absent person or thing, some abstract quality and an inanimate object.
Correct Answer
apostropheExplanation
The given correct answer is "apostrophe" because an apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or to show that letters or numbers have been omitted. In this case, the explanation suggests that the use of apostrophe is to address some absent person or thing, some abstract quality, and an inanimate object. This aligns with the function of apostrophe as it is commonly used to address or refer to someone or something that is not present or to emphasize the personification of an abstract quality or inanimate object.Rate this question:
- 13.
The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning.
Correct Answer
ironyExplanation
Irony is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning. It is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual words used. Irony can be used to create humor, emphasize a point, or express a contradiction. It adds depth and complexity to a text by creating a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.Rate this question:
- 14.
A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear side by side.
Correct Answer
oxymoron - 15.
A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem like less important or serious than it is:
Correct Answer
understatementExplanation
Understatement is a figure of speech used to downplay the importance or seriousness of a situation deliberately. It involves expressing something in a way that makes it seem less significant or impactful than it actually is. This literary device is often used for comedic effect or to create emphasis by highlighting the contrast between the stated and actual magnitude of the situation.Rate this question:
- 16.
Differentiate Alliteration to Anaphora and Epiphora and Epistrophe.
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