Module 10 Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct way to abbreviate Doctor?
A
Dr.
2
Q
What type of figurative language is the following line from Coffin’s The Spider? “His back legs are a pair of hands.”
A
Metaphor
3
Q
There is a mistake in the following sentence. “Erica was the hero of 6th grade when she made the winning basket in the ‘Teachers vs Students’ basketball game.” Choose the option below that fixes the mistake.
A
…Teachers vs. Students
4
Q
Metaphor compares two objects or ideas by saying one is the other, while simile makes a comparison using __________ or __________.
A
like, as
5
Q
Which of the following is an example of simile?
A
Sarah dances like a ballerina.
6
Q
In formal writing, you _____________ ____________ use abbreviations.
A
almost never
