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Which word must be able to be switched with the word “because” for it to be a conjunction? (otherwise, it’s a preposition)

A. But B. Or C. Because D. For E. Yet

Gia knows how to juggle THREE or more objects at once because she practiced so much.

C. adjective

 I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.             A.     Preposition       B.     Adjective       C.     Noun       D.     Pronoun

She brought (her) old car to the garage

C. preposition

I want to go to university in the United States.             A.     Adjective       B.     Preposition       C.     Noun       D.     Pronoun

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How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence? During the month of May, we went on a trip with our friends to Canada.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6

What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?

A. Verb B. Adjective C. Adverb D. Preposition E. Noun

What did he (tell) you about me?

A. Adjective

D. Conjunction

     Name the part of speech that describes the role of the underlined word in the sentence.

The white rabbit didn’t want to be late, so he hopped as fast as he could through Wonderland.             A.     Preposition       B.     Conjunction       C.     Adverb       D.     Pronoun

Select the word in the sentence that correctly responds to the part of speech in the brackets.

A warm breeze crept over the land. (adjective)

A. A B. Breeze C. Warm D. Over

Joins two words, phrases, or clauses A. Preposition B. Interjection C. Pronoun D. Conjunction

EEK! I saw a snake slither out of the bushes.

B. adjective

C. interjection

D. preposition

Wow! You look gorgeous!

• interjection

Find the adverb:  He ran the fastest in the whole race.

What is the article in the sentence?

What is the cause of using her umbrella?

She sadly looked at the old ruins. (adverb)

A. Looked B. Sadly C. Ruins D. She

Chase and John hid UNDER the table during hide and seek.

A. preposition

B. conjunction

Find the past tense verb: Marcus walked to school every day but now he takes the bus.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in this sentence:

I wanted to go to the media centre to check out a book, but it was not open.             A.     Pronoun       B.     Conjunction       C.     Verb       D.     Adverb       E.     Interjection

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Part 1. Identify & Label

Directions: Label the part of speech for each word in bold.

Example: (1) Mary Lennox = (proper) noun

If you just wrote noun for the answer, that is good, too. Whenever possible, I like to be more descriptive, but if you just have the part of speech, that's okay! Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Part 2. Matching Definitions

Directions: Match the part of speech to the correct definition.

Example: 1. Pronouns = H. Words that take the place of nouns

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Part 3. Choose the Right Part of Speech

Directions: For the words in bold, choose the correct part of speech from the choices listed in a and b .

Example: 1. yellow = b. adjective

Part 4. Choose the Right Word

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill in the blank from the choices listed in a and b.

Example 1. I am doing __ b. well _ __.

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What is a Part of Speech? Quiz

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1. "My sister speaks good English." Which word is a verb?

2. Verbs are one type of word, and ________ are another type of word.

3. How many different types of word, or "parts of speech", does English have?

4. Different parts of speech have different jobs. What do verbs like "run" and "learn" do?

5. "Let's watch a funny movie." Which word is a noun?

6. "Do you like your new teacher?" Which word is an adjective?

7. Adjectives are words like "hot" and "loud" that tell us more about

8. Another part of speech is the adverb. These are words like "quickly" and "quietly" that tell us more about

9. "I always study hard before a test." In this sentence, which word is an adverb?

10. "The test wasn't difficult, so I passed easily." The word "difficult" is

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Are you familiar with the eight parts of speech? Interestingly, the same word can be a noun in one sentence and a verb or adjective in the next. Traditionally, in grammar, a part of speech is a category of words that possess similar grammatical variables. If you intend to understand more about the eight parts of speech, you should complete this quiz.

What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?

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What part of speech connects words or groups of words? Examples are  f or, and, nor, but, or, yet ,  and  so ?

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Conjunction

What part of speech substitutes for a noun or pronoun? Examples are we, they him, I, you, me, she...

What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun and answers the questions which one(s) how many/much or what kind(s), which part of speech expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion examples are wow or no ,., which part of speech describes the distance/placement/proximity of one word and another word in a sentence examples are on, to, behind, with ..., what part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea examples are house, jury, determination., what type of pronouns are i, we, she, they. him, us they refer to "people.", what type of personal pronouns are i, we, she, he and they they usually belong in the front of a sentence., what type of pronouns are me, them her, him, us they usually belong in the predicate., the verbs seems, is, was and had when used alone are what kind of verbs, a verb that describes physical or mental action is called what type of verb , a noun that names a group of things is called what type of noun it rarely ends in "s.", what type of noun is always capitalized (john, arizona, france...), what type of noun can be perceived by the five senses (table, bird, school, beach...), what type of noun is made up of two or more words (policeman, father-in-law, real estate...), what type of noun cannot be perceived by the senses (love, ambition, liberty..), the adjectives a, an, and the are called what kind of adjectives, what kind of article is "the" (it indicates something specific), what kind of articles are the words a and an (they indicate something not specific), what is the name of the word that the pronoun stands for or refers to in a sentence ( mary took  her  friend with  her. "mary" is the _____________" for the pronouns "her"., which word must be able to be switched with the word "because" for it to be a conjunction (otherwise, it's a preposition), conjunctions used in pairs are called what kind of conjunctions (both...and/either...or/neither...nor...) ex: i want both pizza and hot dogs., (she, her) and sara went to the store. which is the correct pronoun to use, i went camping with john and (he, him)., what is the verb phrase in the following sentence: they did not go running very far., what kind of adjective is the word "american" in the following sentence the soldiers saluted the american flag.  , what word is being described by the adverb "inside" in the following sentencea warm fire beckoned the weary travelers inside., prepositional phrases always begin with a _____________ and ends with noun or pronoun., which word is only a preposition when it can be substituted with the word "except," otherwise it is a coordinating conjunction, what is the prepositional phrase in the following sentencei ran around the block ten times today., the phrases " according to , in addition to , and because of are examples of what kind of prepositions, what part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence. adverb or preposition the boys went i nside to eat dinner., is the following sentence written actively or passively many of the math problems were written down incorrectly by our teacher., mild interjections are followed by what kind of punctuation.

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Interjections that express a sudden burst of emotion are followed by what kind of punctuation?

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence during the month of may we went on a trip with our friends to canada., what are the four questions that adverbs can answer.

Who? when? where? why?

When? where? how? why?

When? where? to what extent/degree? what?

To what extent/degree? when? where? how?

When? where? to what extent/degree? why?

What are the three questions that adjectives can answer?

Who? what? when? where?

Who? what kind? to what extent/degree?

Which one? what kind? to what extent/degree

Which one? what kind? how many?

Which one? how many? why?

What is the verb phrase in the following sentence? I will not be going sledding because it's too cold.

What is the infinitive verb phrase in the following sentence i want to play baseball today., how many adjectives are in the following sentence, including articles the red car roared around the sharp corner and hit an old oak tree. , the noun "mob" is a common noun, a concrete noun, and.......what is the last kind  .

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• Q 1 Informative speech, entertainment speech, and persuasive speech are types of speech according to purpose. false true 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 2 Informative speech aims to influence your audience to change the way they think, and to  believe your ideas. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 3 Entertainment speech aims to make your audience feel relaxed by enjoying your funny and uplifting stories. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 4 Persusive speech aims to express essential information for your audience to understand a concept or an idea. false true 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 5 Informative speech aims to convey information about any concept, object, event, procedure, or person to an audience or a group of people. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 6 Which from the following situations is an example of giving an informative speech? You convince a group of students to grown their own plants in their backyard. You discuss to the parents the different learning modalities for the New Normal. You make your audience laugh with your embarassing and funny stories. You persuade the administration to allow the particpants to have a break after the 3-day seminar. 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 7 Which from the following situations is an example of giving a persuasive speech? You share to a group of young people some tips to save money. You move the audience with how you deal and overcome a serious health condition. You prove to the group of consumers the effectivity of your product, and encourage them to buy it. You tell your audience about the concept of health hygiene and sanitation. 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 8 Which from the following statements or expressions show  the concept of an informative speech? “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve our clients better.” “I urge you to continue your education. Know your priorities. Act until you have your strength.” "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by buying these items today.” "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us." 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
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• Q 10 Which from the following statements or expressions show the concept of a persuasive speech? "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by buying these items today.” “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve our clients better.” "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us." "I am giving some tips and guidelines to the new agents who are selling house and lot." 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17

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Quiz on Figures of Speech

Figures of speech are literary devices that are used to convey ideas that go beyond their literal meaning.

Here, we present a well-designed quiz on Figures of Speech with answers and detailed explanations.

Question 1: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The stars danced in the night sky”?

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

Explanation 1: C) Personification – In this sentence, the stars are given human-like qualities by “dancing,” making it an example of personification.

Question 2: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “as busy as a bee.”

A) Simile B) Metaphor C) Oxymoron D) Hyperbole

Explanation 2: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” makes it a simile.

Question 3: In the expression “kick the bucket,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 3: B) Metaphor – This is a metaphor where the phrase is used to represent the idea of dying.

Question 4: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “time flies”?

Explanation 4: C) Personification – Time is given the ability to “fly,” which is a human characteristic.

Question 5: Which figure of speech is used in the sentence “The world is a stage”?

Explanation 5: B) Metaphor – This is a metaphor where the world is directly compared to a stage.

Question 6: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “quiet as a mouse.”

Explanation 6: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 7: In the sentence “The wind whispered through the trees,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 7: C) Personification – The wind is given the human quality of “whispering.”

Question 8: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “cry over spilled milk”?

Explanation 8: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration (making a small problem seem much bigger).

Question 9: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “bitter cold.”

Explanation 9: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “bitter” and “cold” create an oxymoron.

Question 10: In the sentence “His words cut like a knife,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 10: B) Metaphor – The words are directly compared to a knife, making it a metaphor.

Question 11: Which figure of speech is present in the sentence “The city never sleeps”?

Explanation 11: C) Personification – The city is described as if it has the human quality of never sleeping.

Question 12: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “cold as ice.”

Explanation 12: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 13: In the expression “heard it through the grapevine,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 13: B) Metaphor – The grapevine is used metaphorically to represent the way information spreads.

Question 14: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “walking on air”?

Explanation 14: B) Metaphor – This is a metaphor where the act of walking is compared to being on air.

Question 15: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The car’s engine roared with anger.”

Explanation 15: C) Personification – The engine is given the human quality of “roaring with anger.”

Question 16: In the phrase “dead as a doornail,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 16: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to emphasize the lifelessness.

Question 17: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The sun smiled down on the happy couple.”

Explanation 17: C) Personification – The sun is given the human quality of “smiling.”

Question 18: What figure of speech is present in the phrase “the calm before the storm”?

Explanation 18: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “calm” and “storm” create an oxymoron.

Question 19: In the sentence “Time is a thief,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 19: B) Metaphor – Time is directly compared to a thief.

Question 20: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “a needle in a haystack.”

Explanation 20: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to emphasize the difficulty of finding something.

Question 21: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The raindrops whispered on the windowpane”?

Explanation 21: C) Personification – Raindrops are given the human quality of “whispering.”

Question 22: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “stubborn as a mule .”

Explanation 22: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 23: In the expression “feeling under the weather,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 23: B) Metaphor – The phrase is a metaphor for feeling unwell.

Question 24: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “the world is your oyster”?

Explanation 24: B) Metaphor – The world is metaphorically compared to an oyster, suggesting opportunities.

Question 25: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “Her smile was a ray of sunshine.”

Explanation 25: B) Metaphor – The smile is directly compared to a ray of sunshine.

Question 26: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The night sky is a blanket of stars”?

Explanation 26: B) Metaphor – The night sky is directly compared to a blanket, making it a metaphor.

Question 27: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “as clear as mud.”

Explanation 27: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “clear” and “mud” create an oxymoron.

Question 28: In the sentence “The mountain stood tall, watching over the valley,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 28: C) Personification – The mountain is given the human quality of “watching.”

Question 29: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “as busy as a bee”?

Explanation 29: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 30: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The stormy ocean roared with anger.”

Explanation 30: C) Personification – The ocean is given the human quality of “roaring with anger.”

Question 31: In the expression “burning the midnight oil,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 31: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to indicate working late into the night.

Question 32: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “the pen is mightier than the sword”?

Explanation 32: B) Metaphor – The power of words is metaphorically compared to the power of a sword.

Question 33: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “His voice was as smooth as silk.”

Explanation 33: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 34: In the phrase “time is a thief,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 34: B) Metaphor – Time is directly compared to a thief.

Question 35: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The old tree whispered its secrets in the wind”?

Explanation 35: C) Personification – The tree is given the human quality of “whispering its secrets.”

Question 36: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “silent as the grave.”

Explanation 36: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 37: In the sentence “The candle flame danced in the breeze,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 37: C) Personification – The candle flame is given the human quality of “dancing.”

Question 38: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “the world turned upside down”?

Explanation 38: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to convey a dramatic change.

Question 39: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The flowers nodded their heads in agreement.”

Explanation 39: C) Personification – The flowers are given the human quality of “nodding in agreement.”

Question 40: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “quiet as a mouse”?

Explanation 40: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 41: In the expression “bite the bullet,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 41: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for facing a difficult situation.

Question 42: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “Her laughter was music to my ears.”

Explanation 42: B) Metaphor – The laughter is directly compared to music.

Question 43: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “a chip on his shoulder”?

Explanation 43: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for someone harboring resentment or a grudge.

Question 44: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The sunflowers bowed to the sun.”

Explanation 44: C) Personification – The sunflowers are given the human quality of “bowing.”

Question 45: In the phrase “whiter than snow,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 45: A) Simile – The comparison using “than” indicates a simile.

Question 46: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “walking on thin ice.”

Explanation 46: C) Personification – This phrase personifies the ice, suggesting it is fragile or dangerous.

Question 47: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The city streets are a jungle”?

Explanation 47: B) Metaphor – The city streets are directly compared to a jungle.

Question 48: In the expression “barking up the wrong tree,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 48: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for pursuing the wrong course of action.

Question 49: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The mountain stood like a sentinel, guarding the valley.”

Explanation 49: A) Simile – The comparison using “like” indicates a simile.

Question 50: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “all ears”?

Explanation 50: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to express someone’s full attention or eagerness to hear.

Question 51: In the sentence “The fog crept in silently, swallowing the town,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 51: C) Personification – The fog is given the human quality of “swallowing.”

Question 52: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “time is a thief.”

Explanation 52: B) Metaphor – Time is directly compared to a thief.

Question 53: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The sun kissed the horizon goodbye”?

Explanation 53: C) Personification – The sun is given the human quality of “kissing.”

Question 54: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “cold, hard cash.”

Explanation 54: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “cold” and “hard” create an oxymoron.

Question 55: In the sentence “Her smile was a beacon of hope,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 55: B) Metaphor – The smile is directly compared to a beacon of hope.

Question 56: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “bitter cold”?

Explanation 56: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “bitter” and “cold” create an oxymoron.

Question 57: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “His words were a soothing balm for her soul.”

Explanation 57: B) Metaphor – The words are directly compared to a soothing balm.

Question 58: In the expression “falling head over heels,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 58: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to convey intense emotions.

Question 59: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “dead of night”?

Explanation 59: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “dead” and “night” create an oxymoron.

Question 60: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The wind howled through the trees.”

Explanation 60: C) Personification – The wind is given the human quality of “howling.”

Question 61: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “light as a feather”?

Explanation 61: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 62: In the sentence “The news hit him like a ton of bricks,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 62: B) Metaphor – The impact of the news is directly compared to a ton of bricks.

Question 63: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “whistle past the graveyard.”

Explanation 63: C) Personification – The graveyard is personified as if it can be whistled past.

Question 64: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The car’s engine purred like a contented cat”?

Explanation 64: A) Simile – The comparison using “like” indicates a simile.

Question 65: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “apple of my eye.”

Explanation 65: C) Personification – The eye is personified, as if it has an “apple” that is cherished.

Question 66: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The room was as quiet as a mouse”?

Explanation 66: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 67: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “blind as a bat.”

Explanation 67: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 68: In the expression “raining cats and dogs,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 68: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration for heavy rain.

Question 69: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “the world is your oyster”?

Explanation 69: B) Metaphor – The world is metaphorically compared to an oyster, suggesting opportunities.

Question 70: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The flames of anger consumed him.”

Explanation 70: B) Metaphor – The flames are directly compared to the emotion of anger.

Question 71: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “the bee’s knees”?

Explanation 71: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to express excellence.

Question 72: In the sentence “The sun lazily climbed into the sky,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 72: C) Personification – The sun is given the human quality of “climbing lazily.”

Question 73: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “tongue-in-cheek.”

Explanation 73: C) Personification – This phrase involves using the tongue as if it is in the cheek, conveying humor or sarcasm.

Question 74: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The flowers nodded in agreement”?

Explanation 74: C) Personification – The flowers are given the human quality of “nodding in agreement.”

Question 75: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “a bed of roses.”

Explanation 75: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for a comfortable or pleasant situation.

Question 76: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The concert was a blast”?

Explanation 76: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to convey that the concert was extremely enjoyable.

Question 77: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “the pot calling the kettle black.”

Explanation 77: C) Personification – The inanimate objects (pot and kettle) are given human qualities, implying hypocrisy.

Question 78: In the expression “take the bull by the horns,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 78: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for facing a difficult situation boldly.

Question 79: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “barking up the wrong tree”?

Explanation 79: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for pursuing the wrong course of action.

Question 80: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The news spread like wildfire.”

Explanation 80: B) Metaphor – The speed of the news spreading is directly compared to the rapid spread of wildfire.

Question 81: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “a stone’s throw away”?

Explanation 81: A) Simile – The comparison using “away” indicates a simile.

Question 82: In the sentence “The laughter echoed through the empty hall,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 82: C) Personification – The laughter is given the human quality of “echoing.”

Question 83: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “face the music.”

Explanation 83: C) Personification – This phrase is a metaphorical expression for confronting consequences.

Question 84: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The sun dipped below the horizon”?

Explanation 84: C) Personification – The sun is given the human quality of “dipping.”

Question 85: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “heart of gold.”

Explanation 85: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for someone with a kind and generous nature.

Question 86: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “Time is a thief stealing moments”?

Explanation 86: C) Personification – Time is given the human quality of stealing, making it an example of personification.

Question 87: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “the calm before the storm.”

Explanation 87: C) Oxymoron – The contradictory terms “calm” and “storm” create an oxymoron.

Question 88: In the expression “beat around the bush,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 88: C) Personification – This phrase involves using the idea of beating around a bush as if it’s an action with intention.

Question 89: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “a penny for your thoughts”?

Explanation 89: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is a hyperbole to express a desire to know someone’s thoughts.

Question 90: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The sun painted the sky with warm hues.”

Explanation 90: C) Personification – The sun is given the human quality of painting.

Question 91: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “stubborn as a mule”?

Explanation 91: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 92: In the sentence “The rain tapped gently on the windowpane,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 92: C) Personification – The rain is given the human quality of tapping gently.

Question 93: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “break the ice.”

Explanation 93: C) Personification – This phrase involves treating ice as if it’s something that can be broken in a social situation.

Question 94: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The old clock sighed with each passing hour”?

Explanation 94: C) Personification – The clock is given the human quality of sighing.

Question 95: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “walking on air.”

Explanation 95: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor where the act of walking is compared to being on air.

Question 96: What figure of speech is used in the sentence “The stars winked in the night sky”?

Explanation 96: C) Personification – The stars are given the human quality of “winking.”

Question 97: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “as clear as crystal.”

Explanation 97: A) Simile – The comparison using “as” indicates a simile.

Question 98: In the expression “throw in the towel,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 98: B) Metaphor – This phrase is a metaphor for giving up or surrendering.

Question 99: What figure of speech is found in the phrase “the apple of my eye”?

Explanation 99: C) Personification – The eye is personified, as if it has an “apple” that is cherished.

Question 100: Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The road stretched out like a ribbon into the distance.”

Explanation 100: A) Simile – The comparison using “like” indicates a simile.

Question 101: What figure of speech is used in the phrase “a storm in a teacup”?

Explanation 101: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to convey that a situation is blown out of proportion.

Question 102: In the sentence “The river whispered its secrets to the trees,” what figure of speech is being used?

Explanation 102: C) Personification – The river is given the human quality of “whispering its secrets.”

Question 103: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “a watched pot never boils.”

Explanation 103: D) Hyperbole – This phrase is an exaggeration to convey impatience.

Question 104: What figure of speech is found in the sentence “The mountain stood tall like a guardian”?

Explanation 104: A) Simile – The comparison using “like” indicates a simile.

Question 105: Identify the figure of speech in the phrase “grinning from ear to ear.”

Explanation 105: C) Personification – The face is personified, as if it can grin from ear to ear.

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