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Figures Of Speech In Sentence PassageSet 20

1In The Poem of Adventure opening, the line "Back in the days of old / when knights were bold" chiefly introduces the age of .....

2Reading about The Civil War in a text book for Social Studies is an example of an Author doing what?

3Read the paragraph.It is extremely important that you, as a consumer, join millions of Americans who shop. Your shopping helps our nation's economy and creates jobs. Show you support for our nation-go buy something!Which persuasive technique is used in the paragraph?

4Language: The verb "tosses" implies

5A feeling or idea associated with the word

6He was a very shy, quiet man.This is an example of:

7There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!

8What does the figurative language used below mean?Chris really rubs me the wrong way when he yells into his cell phone.

9What does the speaker in "Introduction to Poetry want readers to do on the surface of a poem?

10In the beginning of the short story, the children are gathering stones into a pile. This is an example of what literary element?

11The use of hints or clues in a literary work to suggest events that will happen in the future.

12What characteristics would a descriptive text have?

13Based on Squealer's response to Clover regarding beds and sheets, which of the following is an example of logos (logic)?

14What type of figurative language is being used? My best friend gave me the cold shoulder because I let her secret slip.

15Rose = beauty, woman

16The emotion or feeling in a work

17When a writer uses STRONG emotional words to influence or change a point of view

18Mom screamed as she told me toclean my room for hundredth time, allI could do was sit and stare out thewindow wondering when Dad wouldcome home. WHAT IS THE TONE?

19What is the tone of the phrase 'Guess Who' when used in a playful context?

20The narrator of a poem

21What type of figurative language could not be figured out unless you have been taught it?

22"I marry her? What, a customer? Prithee bear some charity to my wit! Do not think it so unwholesome. Ha, ha, ha!"

23The expression "A higher truth and a higher seriousness" in Arnold's essay signifies:

24What does Muir mean by stating that "any fool can destroy trees" ?

25Identify the tone of the author. "Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other festivals."

26Brush is to paint as pen is to .....

27How does the use of figurative language influence the tone of a piece of writing?

28I won't mention how badly you did, but maybe you should prepare next time.

29Metaphorical; Using words as symbols

30What is the following an example of? As soon as I awakened, in the small room that I now use for sewing, I smelled the smoke.

31A speech delivered at the beginning of a book is called:

32Lola sat on the old, lumpy couch crying. She could let it all out here, alone in her mother's small, quiet apartment in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The familiar walls were covered in rose pink wallpaper. Goldie, her mother's dog, seemed to stare sympathetically at Lola. The smell of her mother's vanilla candles comforted her aching heart. What is the TONE of the passage?

33"We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know." What is the tone of the dialogue?

34Words which are inaccurate if interpreted literally, but are used to describe

35Which sentence uses figurative language to describe a visit at a beach?

36The feelings/attitude that you infer the author seems to have from their writing. (The of the story is dark and lonely).

37Read the following poem and decide which two poetic devices the authoruses. "It sushes,It hushes,The loudness in the road.It flitter-twitters,And laughs away from me.It laughs a lovely whiteness,And whitely whirs awayTo be some otherwhere.Still white as milk or shirts,So beautiful it hurts."

38Twain describes the Mississippi as "majestic, magnificent." What does this word choice reveal about his attitude?

39DIRECTIONS: Identify each item as an example of C (Charged Language), P (Parallelism), R (Repetition), or A (Analogy) to identify the type of rhetorical device used in each item.9. ..... The wind howled through the trees, as if nature itself was crying out in protest.

40A truer attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece. Under a cheery exterior, for example, a work may have threatening undertones.

41Which sentence below contains an example of something surreal?

42"She blushed and looked away when her name was called."Which type of indirect characterization is being used?

43This song show an expression of feeling through the lyrics."I must be strong and carry on""Cause I know I don't belong, here in heaven "

44In The Lottery: In the beginning of the story, this foreshadows what is about to happen.

45Cathy skipped down the stairs. Her mother sat in the kitchen, wringing her hands. "I don't know about this," said her mother. "Mom," said Cathy, "It's just a party. What's the worst thing that could happen?" Her mother sighed. "Just be home before midnight."

46Identify the figurative language: I am on cloud nine after winning the award.

47What is the term for: A long speech by one character addressed to others?

48People use figures of speech in their daily life.

49What does the tone of a passage represent?

50In the "Parliament of Fowls Rhyme," its stanzaic form mainly uses .....

51Which persuasive technique involves using words that cause strong feelings?

52Identify the type of figurative language this represents. The green bowling ball moved slowly at first, picking up speed as it reached the pins and knocked down all but one.

53The term 'hubris' is best associated with which character?

54Which of the following is not a choice in syntax?

55When Juliet is about to drink the poison in Act 4, the lines read: "No, no. This shall forbid it. [She lays down her knife.]. What is [She lays down her knife.]?

56This appeals to the audience's reason, building up logical arguments.

57A (n) ..... is a seven-line poem that begins and ends with nouns that are opposites. The middle line is the longest and shows the change from one noun to another.

58A word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meaning in order to express a particular meaning

59In literature, how can listening to a character's dialogue enhance understanding of the story?

60Which quote most clearly signals pity for Malvolio after the prank escalates?

61What makes stylistic analysis more objective than moral analysis?