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Figurative Language & Literary Devices

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Practice Questions

“Jumbo shrimp” is an example of:

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Oxymoron
D. Hyperbole
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“The moon smiled down on the lovers.” The primary device used is:

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Symbolism
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“I could sleep for a year.” This statement demonstrates:

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Irony
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“The green-eyed monster” refers to jealousy and uses:

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Allusion
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“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” This line from Macbeth uses:

A. Metaphor
B. Paradox
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
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“The pen is mightier than the sword.” This proverb employs:

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Irony
D. Symbolism
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“The chocolate cake was calling my name.” Which device is used here?

A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Irony
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“He’s as brave as a lion.” This is an example of:

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Symbolism
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“The fire station burned down.” This situation demonstrates:

A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Irony
D. Symbolism
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“Time is money.” This common expression uses:

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
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