Reading Comp

Question 1

What is hyperbole?

Answer 1

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Question 2

True or False: Figurative language is used to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Answer 3

simile

Question 4

What is dramatic irony?

Answer 4

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? A) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers B) The sun shone brightly.

Answer 5

A) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

Question 6

Define situational irony.

Answer 6

Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is incongruous with what was expected.

Question 7

What is assonance?

Answer 7

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Question 8

True or False: A simile is a type of metaphor.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Identify the term: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’ This is an example of _______.

Answer 9

personification

Question 10

What literary device is used in the phrase ‘I’ve told you a million times’?

Answer 10

hyperbole

Question 11

What is a metaphor?

Answer 11

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Question 12

True or False: A metaphor uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to make comparisons.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A metaphor can enhance writing by creating __________ imagery.

Answer 13

vivid

Question 14

What is alliteration?

Answer 14

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Question 15

Provide an example of alliteration.

Answer 15

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Question 16

True or False: Alliteration can occur with any sound, not just consonants.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is onomatopoeia?

Answer 17

A word that phonetically imitates or resembles the sound it describes.

Question 18

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Answer 18

Buzz, hiss, or clang.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) Happy B) Sizzle C) Beautiful

Answer 19

B) Sizzle

Question 20

What is a consonant?

Answer 20

A speech sound that is not a vowel; it is produced by obstructing airflow.

Question 21

True or False: The letters A, E, I, O, U are considered consonants.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The English alphabet has __________ consonants.

Answer 22

21

Question 23

What is dramatic irony?

Answer 23

A literary device where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.

Question 24

True or False: In dramatic irony, the audience’s knowledge creates tension.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Provide an example of dramatic irony.

Answer 25

In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the characters do not.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes dramatic irony? A) A character's misunderstanding B) Audience knowledge exceeding character knowledge C) A twist ending

Answer 26

B) Audience knowledge exceeding character knowledge

Question 27

What literary device uses exaggeration for emphasis?

Answer 27

Hyperbole

Question 28

Fill in the blank: __________ can create rhythm in poetry through repetition.

Answer 28

Alliteration

Question 29

True or False: Metaphors can be extended throughout a piece of writing.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is the primary function of onomatopoeic words?

Answer 30

To create auditory imagery.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a consonant? A) B B) D C) E

Answer 31

C) E

Question 32

Fill in the blank: __________ irony often leads to a tragic or humorous outcome.

Answer 32

Dramatic

Question 33

What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

Answer 33

It creates a musical quality and emphasizes particular phrases.

Question 34

True or False: Onomatopoeia is effective in creating vivid imagery in literature.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What distinguishes a consonant from a vowel?

Answer 35

Consonants are produced by obstructing airflow, while vowels are produced with an open vocal tract.