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Language Techniques

Question 1 of 10

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What literary technique is ...."War is Peace"?

Select one of the following:

  • Oxymoron

  • Simile

  • Rhyme

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

What technique is described as a mild expression used to replace a harsh one?

Select one of the following:

  • Euphemism

  • Methaphor

  • Repetition

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

"Clinging on for dear life the crumbs finally succumbed to gravity" What technique is this?

Select one of the following:

  • Idiom

  • Personification

  • Metaphor

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

What type of question does not expect an answer?

Select one of the following:

  • A stupid one.

  • A question answering a question.

  • Rhetorical

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

What is a 'Superlative'?

Select one of the following:

  • Extremes. eg. the best, the worst

  • A type of joke.

  • Collective term for multiple superheroes.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

"You put the killing thing between your teeth but you don't give it the power to kill you". Is this a Metaphor?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

"Morocco is a swirling mix of spice and color". Is this a Metaphor or a Simile?

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

"You're a pain because you're so lame." Is this a horrible example of Rhyme?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which of the following is NOT an oxymoron?

Select one of the following:

  • Act natural

  • Only choice

  • Frozen lake

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which is not a form of Onomatopoeia?

Select one of the following:

  • Plop

  • Boom

  • Kapow

  • Push

Explanation

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