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Figures Of Speech In Sentence PassageSet 29

1Suddenly I realized what I could never see before. The truth is my grandma had been there for me all along. It all made sense.

2The author of Seabiscuit achieves the purpose of entertaining the reader by

3What SD is used: 'Came another tiny moment, while they waited laughing and talking.'?

4Which sentence best shows juxtaposition?

5A writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story. It creates suspense and makes the reader eager to find out what will happen

6A long uninterrupted speech by one character that reveals his or her thoughts and feelings

7A wealthy mansion next to a run-down shack.

8What should you write in your annotation when you use the 'f' symbol?

9Select the correct figurative language for the following sentence: The dog dug a deep hole.

10"What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured." -Kurt Vonnegut

11Exaggeration of news to shock and attract readers is known as

12The writing style of The South-Sea House reflects which influence?

13What is another term to describe the attitude of the poem?

14In the sentence, "We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship," what rhetorical device is used to emphasize determination?

15Which of these is a form of figurative language?

16A struggle between opposing forces. An external conflict involves a character who struggles against a force outside him or herself. An internal conflict is one that occurs within a character

17This is the atmosphere the author has given the piece, typically a fictional piece.

18Generalities

19An epic poem usually begins with-

20Which sentence does not show connotation affecting tone?

21Which sentence uses persuasive language to encourage someone to visit a park?

22The following are examples of literary devices except

23Last year, I personally struggled to understand this concept, but after working with a tutor, I realized how simple the solution was.

24Which sentence has a hopeful tone?

25What type of figurative language is being used in the following sentence? She is a pain in the neck.

26Figurative language is language used imaginatively not

27Avoid vague terms and language. Do not use idiomatic expressions and figures of speech.

28True or False:Figurative language throughout a text is a choice in diction.

29"Then plainly know my heart's dear love is set/On the fair daughter of rich Capulet."

30She was the apple of his eye!

31My brother is so tight and cheap, Mom says, "That kid squeaks when he walks" .

32What is tone in speeches?

33"For a climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying you're going to stop by and see God." What type of narrative technique did the author use?

34What does 'tone' refer to in the context of analyzing a text?

35The state of tension and uncertainty caused by an uncertain, undecided or mysterious situation that creates an emotional pull to encourage the audience to keep reading or watching

36What method of indirect characterization is this an example of? (Focus on Chris)Chris made Michelle feel uncomfortable, and Michelle hated whenever he was at the same party.

37ATTITUDEWriters maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.

38Match the example with the correct figurative language. The teacher heard whispering and knew something was fishy.

39Fill in the blank: The ability to use words cleverly and humorously is called .....

40Poem's entire word choice: elevated, colloquial, unusual, conversational, specialized, vernacular

41..... are common and used in context.

42Which term is a brief statement that makes a point or shows a belief?

43A conversation between two or more characters where words are spoken and information is given.

44What is the speaker's tone toward Sam's corpse as the days pass?

45The title of the poem "Granny Granny Please Comb My Hair" shows

46What is a figure of speech that you do not take literally?Example: My brother had ants in his pants at church and got in trouble by mom.

47Identify the rhetorical device: Lily likes eating M&Ms and binge-watching series on Netflix.

48A ..... is a comedy that aims at entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, and improbable.

49Who said the following:The only man I love is the son of the only man I hate! I saw him too early without knowing who he was, and I found out who he was too late!

50All people-men and women, asters and slaves, Jews or Greeks were not equal according to Paul

51When MLK addresses his critics as "My Dear Fellow Clergymen"

52A couplet contains:

53A hint of what is going to happen later

54Which literary device is often tested in STAAR reading comprehension questions?

55Jeepers!! This room smells like a dumpster!

56"Only one very small Egyptian had an idea that the land of Egypt was being watched, and for some reason, which was all his own and private, he didn't choose to tell."This is an example of:

57What is the purpose of knowing rhetorical terms in AP English Language and Composition?

58Figures of speech like comparison and alliteration can be used in a news story but not in a feature article.

59Which event did NOT foreshadow Lennie's action in Chapter 5:

60The tone of the passage is:

61MeowMeowTweet is American-made skincare. I used it, and it gave me zits. American-made skincare gives people acne.