Which of the following is the correct definition of a Metaphor?
A question asked to make a point
Giving human qualities to non-human things
A comparison that uses “like” or “as”.
A direct comparison without using “like” or “as”
"We demand justice. We demand fairness. We demand change." What stylistic device/s is/are being used?
Anaphora / parallelism / triad
“She didn’t just break records—she shattered them.” What technique intensifies the meaning of the statement?
Hyperbole OR Metaphor
"A government of the people, by the people, for the people." What device is used?
Enumeration
Allusion
Parallelism
Repetition
"The longer we wait, the worse it gets. The longer we delay, the higher the price." What device is this?
Metaphor
Irony
Parallelism
Repetition
“Social media watches your every move, tracking your thoughts and choices.” What rhetorical technique is used to make this issue feel more personal?
Personification OR Direct Address
“The economy is begging for relief, yet policymakers turn a blind eye.” What technique is used here?
Personification
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The sun was a golden coin in the sky.
I’ve told you a million times!
The wind howled angrily.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Are we really willing to risk our children's future just to save a few dollars today?" What device is used?
Hyperbole
Exaggeration
Rhetorical Question
Simile
Which sentence contains hyperbole?
The flowers danced in the breeze.
My backpack weighs a ton!
He runs incredibly fast!
The moon followed me home.
Why do writers use statistics in persuasive texts?
To avoid doing real research
To appeal to emotions
To entertain the reader
To make arguments sound factual and convincing
What are connotations?
The emotional or cultural associations of a word
A complex sentence structure
The literal meaning of a word
A type of punctuation
Why might a writer use a rhetorical question?
To make the reader think, not to get an actual answer
"This change won’t just help a few—it will benefit you and every single person in this room." What technique is used?
Appeal to Emotion
Contrast
Appeal to Logic and Reason
Direct Address
What is being exaggerated in this example of hyperbole? “I have a mountain of homework to do!”
The amount of homework
Identify the literary device in this sentence: “The thunder roared like a hungry lion.”
Simile
Which literary device is used in this sentence? The trees whispered in the wind.
Personification
Which of the following is the correct definition of a simile?
A direct comparison without using “like” or “as”
A question asked to make a point
A comparison that uses “like” or “as”.
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Identify the literary device in this sentence: “Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Metaphor
Which of these is an example of personification?
The stars winked at me.
She was as graceful as a swan.
I could sleep for a thousand years.
He is a rock in tough situations.
"Think about your children. Think about their education. Think about their future." What rhetorical device is being used?
Anaphora
Enumeration
Simile
Personification
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
The chair groaned under his weight.
The cake was so good, I could eat a hundred slices!
He was a walking dictionary.
Her dress sparkled like the stars.
"While the new policy promises benefits, it also introduces severe restrictions." What rhetorical device is used?
Synecdoche
Metaphor
Contrast
Hyperbole
Identify the literary device in this sentence: “The flames danced in the fireplace, casting shadows on the walls.”
Personification
“If we allow this to continue, what will happen next? Will we stand by and do nothing?” What technique is being used to engage the reader and encourage reflection?
Rhetorical question
"This is the biggest sale in the history of shopping!" What rhetorical device is being used?
Hyperbole
Is the following sentence a metaphor or a simile? “His words were daggers to my heart.”
Metaphor
Which word has the most negative connotation?
Youth
Teen
Brat
Child
“Our cities are drowning in pollution, suffocating under a blanket of smog.” What stylistic device makes this sentence more vivid?
Imagery
What’s the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation is the literal meaning, connotation is the emotional meaning.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s be honest—would you rather pay more taxes or see our schools decline?" What technique is used?
Antithesis
Parallelism
Hyperbole
Direct Address
Why might a writer include expert opinions in an article?
To appeal to character and make their argument more trustworthy and persuasive.
Which of the following is an example of antithesis?
“To err is human; to forgive is divine.”
“She sells seashells by the seashore.”
“Bang! The door slammed shut.”
Life is like a box of chocolates.
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