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Question 1

simile

Answer 1

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Question 2

give an example of a simile

Answer 2

He is as brave as a lion.

Question 3

metaphor

Answer 3

A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

Question 4

give an example of a metaphor

Answer 4

Time is money

Question 5

hyperbole

Answer 5

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Question 6

give an example of a hyperbole

Answer 6

I have a million pages of homework to do!

Question 7

repetition

Answer 7

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Question 8

give an example of repetition

Answer 8

Get ready, get set, go!

Question 9

rhetorical question

Answer 9

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

Question 10

alliteration

Answer 10

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

Question 11

give an example of alliteration

Answer 11

She sell seashells at the seashore.

Question 12

pun

Answer 12

A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings

Question 13

give an example of a pun

Answer 13

The photography business was a developing one.

Question 14

onomatopoeia

Answer 14

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

Question 15

give an example of onomatopoeia

Answer 15

Bang!

Question 16

anecdote

Answer 16

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 17

give an example of an anecdote

Answer 17

When I was a student, I worked at a library, and I learned that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day.

Question 18

imperative language

Answer 18

A verb form used to express a command, request, or instruction

Question 19

give an example of imperative language

Answer 19

Watch out!

Question 20

colloquial language

Answer 20

Informal, everyday language used in casual conversations and written forms

Question 21

give an example of colloquial language

Answer 21

Slayyyy

Question 22

inclusive language

Answer 22

Using words, phrases, and tones that are free from prejudice, stereotypes, or discriminatory views of individuals or groups

Question 23

give an example of inclusive language

Answer 23

Folks, people, team, and all.

Question 24

cumulative language

Answer 24

An independent clause followed by one or more modifiers. These modifiers build upon the main idea

Question 25

give an example of cumulative language

Answer 25

The old wooden chair, creaking under the weight of generations, stood silently in the corner of the room.

Question 26

juxtaposition

Answer 26

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

Question 27

give an example of juxtaposition

Answer 27

Sweet and sour pork.