#1
What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?
To die
ExplanationIt means to die
#2
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'time flies'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is used
#3
Which figurative language device is used in the phrase 'bitter cold'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is used
#4
What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
It's raining very heavily
ExplanationIt means raining heavily
#5
What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
To start a conversation in a social setting
ExplanationIt means to start a conversation
#6
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
She sells seashells by the seashore
ExplanationIt is an example of alliteration
#7
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction
ExplanationIt's a figure of speech with contradictory terms
#8
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The stars danced in the night sky
ExplanationIt is an example of personification
#9
What is a hyperbole?
A figure of speech that uses exaggerated or overemphasized statements to create a strong effect
ExplanationIt's an exaggerated statement for effect
#10
What is an example of a euphemism?
She passed away peacefully
ExplanationIt's a softer expression for death
#11
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not
ExplanationSimile uses 'like' or 'as', while metaphor doesn't
#12
Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'the silence was a deafening roar'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is exemplified
#13
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the world is a stage'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is used
#14
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'time is a thief'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is used
#15
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'his words are bullets'?
Metaphor
ExplanationMetaphor is used