Figurative Devices/Terms English 10

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For english 10 students studying for provincials/tests. Hope it helps :D

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1.

Strict dictionary definition of a word without emotion.
- A.
  
  Allusion
- B.
  
  Tone
- C.
  
  Denotation
- D.
  
  Personification
- E.
  
  Connotation
2.

She smiled a shy, small smile that shown.
- A.
  
  Imagery
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Alteration
- E.
  
  Hyperbole
3.

Buzz, crash, bam, roar, hum...
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Imagery
- E.
  
  Paradox
4.

Seems as though you are saying two different things, then upon closer examination, proves true. ex. Good fences, make good neighbours.
- A.
  
  Paradox
- B.
  
  Denotation
- C.
  
  Allusion
- D.
  
  Connotation
- E.
  
  Hyperbole
5.

"Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone"-Taylor Swift-love story
- A.
  
  Allusion
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Connotation
- D.
  
  Denotation
- E.
  
  Tone
6.

The emotional associations surrounding a word, as opposed to its strict literation dictionary meaning. ex. delighted, joyful, elated.
- A.
  
  Imagery
- B.
  
  Allusion
- C.
  
  Denotation
- D.
  
  Connotation
- E.
  
  Simile
7.

Jumbo shrimp. pretty ugly.
- A.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- B.
  
  Hyperbole
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Imagery
- E.
  
  Allusion
8.

Smiling moon.
- A.
  
  Allusion
- B.
  
  Oxymoron
- C.
  
  Simile
- D.
  
  Metaphor
- E.
  
  Personification
9.

The sun smiled for a short second.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  Hyperbole
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Alliteration
- E.
  
  Simile
10.

A simile is using ____ or __ .
11.

Change this sentence to make it a metaphor;He is like an ox.