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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to another using "like" or "as"similemetaphorextended metaphorsymbolism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCompares two things that are differentextended metaphorhyperbolealliterationmetaphor
- 3. Multiple ChoiceExaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literallyextended metaphorsimilepersonificationhyperbole
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHuman qualities given to animals, objects or ideassimilepersonificationhyperbolealliteration
- 5. Multiple Choice
repetition of the same sounds in a group of words; usually the same first letter for a bunch of words in a row.
repetition
rhyme
alliteration
hyperbole
- 6. Multiple ChoiceBuzzing bee is an example of what sound device?alliterationrepetitionrhymeonomatopoeia
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDove = Peace would be an example of...personificationmetaphoralliterationsymbolism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe movie Cars is an example of...metaphorhyperbolepersonificationalliteration
- 9. Multiple Choice
jumbo shrimp
alliteration
hyperbole
oxymoron
rhetorical question
- 10. Multiple Choice
“What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young.” – George Bernard Shaw
paradox
analogy
understatement
apostrophe
- 11. Multiple Choice
The structure of an atom is like a solar system. The nucleus is the sun, and electrons are the planets revolving around their sun.
allusion
simile
metaphor
analogy
- 12. Multiple Choice
What poetic device is used in 'Hatred was spreading everywhere, blood was being spilled everywhere, wars were breaking out everywhere.'?
alliteration
symbolism
repetition
simile
- 13. Open Ended
What do you think is the hardest thing about understanding poetry?
- 14. Open Ended
Do you think people still care about poetry? Explain.
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