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This is language that uses words or expressions with a

LESSON 1-3 REVIEWER meaning that is different from the literal
1. What sound device is used in this sentence? interpretation. (Figurative Language)
 Fair is foul, foul is failed. (Alliteration) 19. This is a clear and direct comparison between two
2. What sound device is used in this sentence? things that are not alike. It often uses the words “like”
 The trees swayed shyly in the summer breeze. or “as.” (Simile)
(Alliteration) 20. This is a comparison made between two different
3. What sound device is used in this sentence? things without using the words “like” or “as.”
 He claps his hands and stamps his feet. (Assonance) (Metaphor)
4. What sound device is used in this sentence? 21. This is the attribution of human qualities, nature or
 On my plate, put a little bit of Jell-O. (Assonance) characteristics to something nonhuman or inanimate
5. What sound device is used in this sentence? objects, or the representation of an abstract quality in
 Dan’s dog dope deep. (Alliteration) human form. (Personification)
6. What sound device is used in this sentence? 22. This refers to the expression of one's meaning by using
 He eats the sweet treats. (Assonance /e/ , language that normally signifies the opposite, typically
Consonance /t/) for humorous or emphatic effect. (Irony)
7. What sound device is used in this sentence? 23. This is an extreme exaggeration used to make a point;
 I heard a ribbit, ribbit, ribbit of a frog. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be
(Onomatopoeia) taken literally. (Hyperbole)
8. What sound device is used in this sentence? 24. What figurative language is used?
 Every evening, I always hear the meow, meow of  My eyes glow to look at the colorful butterfly
my cat. (Onomatopoeia) Graciously sips all the flower’s sweet nectars
9. What sound device is used in this sentence? And flies into nothingness afterwards
 Little red riding hood slept soundly in the bed. (Personification)
(Assonance) 25. What figurative language is used?
10. What sound device is used in this sentence?  People talking without speaking,
 Betty bought butter but the butter. (Alliteration) People hearing without listening
11. What sound device is used in this sentence? People writing songs that voices never share (Irony)
 Kaboom! The bite of dynamite cut deep inside the 26. What figurative language is used?
earth! (Onomatopoeia)  Oh, I'm Dirty Dan, the world's dirtiest man, I never
12. What sound device is used in this sentence? have taken a shower.
 Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled pepper. I can't see my shirt--it's so covered with dirt, And
(Alliteration) my ears have enough to grow flowers. (Hyperbole)
13. These are pieces of writing written in separate lines 27. What figurative language is used?
that usually have figurative language, repeated and  An old man turned ninety-eight
irregular rhythm, rhyme. (Poems) He won the lottery and died the next day (Irony)
14. These are tools used by poets to convey and reinforce 28. What figurative language is used?
the meaning or experience of poetry through the  When all at once I saw a crowd,
skillful use of sound. (Sound devices) A host, of golden daffodils;
15. This is a sound device which refers to the use of words Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
whose sounds suggest their meanings. Fluttering and dancing in the breeze (Hyperbole)
(Onomatopoeia) 29. What figurative language is used?
16. This is the repetition of the same initial consonant A wicked whisper came and changed my life. (Hyperbole)
sounds of at least two words in a line of poetry. 30. What figurative language is used?
(Alliteration) The fire station burned down last night. (Irony)
17. This is the repetition of vowel sounds at the beginning, 31. What figurative language is used?
middle or end of at least two words in a line of poetry. The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October
(Assonance) afternoon. (Personification)
32. What figurative language is used?  Digging your own grave (Putting yourself into
Her brain is the size of a pea. (metaphor) trouble)
33. What sound device is used in this sentence? 54. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
A wicked whisper came and changed my life. (Alliteration  It’s raining cats and dogs (raining heavy/hard)
/w/, Assonance /a/) 55. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
34. What sound device is used in this sentence?  Break a leg (goodluck)
The fire station burned down last night. (Irony) 56. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
35. What sound device is used in this sentence?  Don’t cry over spilt milk (don’t be upset about
The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October something that has already happened)
afternoon. (Assonance /o/) 57. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
36. What sound device is used in this sentence?  As cool as cucumber (relaxed, calm)
Theophilus Thistle, the successful thistle sifter, thrust 58. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
three thousand thistles through the thick of his thumb.  Saving time (completing a task in ashort period of
(Alliteration /t/, Assonance /e/) time)
37. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 59. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
Reach for the stars (setting your goal; aim high)  A couch potato (lazy)
38. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 60. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
Face some wars (encounter some problems/trouble)  When pigs fly (impossible to happen)
39. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 61. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
It’s a piece of cake (easy)  Tighten your belt (cut your spending)
40. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 62. What figurative language is used?
Half-baked (not prepared)  You are as brave as a lion. (Simile)
41. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 63. What figurative language is used?
I’m all ears (listen attentively)  The grey clouds cried drops of rain. (personification)
42. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? 64. What figurative language is used?
Crocodile tears (fake tears)  A man won a lottery house and died the next day.
43. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression? (Irony)
Draw the line (boundary, limitation) 65. What figurative language is used?
44. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?  You are like a dog that always bark. (simile)
The lion’s share (greater portion than others) 66. What figurative language is used?
45. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
 I am so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
Hit the sack (go to bed) (Hyperbole)
46. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
67. What figurative language is used?
Hang in there (don’t give up)
 The trees dance in the wind. (Personification)
47. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
68. What figurative language is used?
Stay on track (continue what you are doing)
 Her eyes were diamond. (Metaphor)
48. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
69. What figurative language is used?
On cloud nine (extreme happiness)
 I am really angry that I could actually kick the
49. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
earth. (Hyperbole
Icing on the cake (make things even better)
70. What figurative language is used?
50. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
 This is my very intelligent son who has millions of
 Hit the road (go on a travel)
money, he even burn it just for fun. (Irony)
51. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
71. What figurative language is used?
 Spill the beans (tell a secret)
 The snow is a white blanket. (Metaphor)
52. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?
 Over the moon (extremely happy)
53. What is the meaning of this idiomatic expression?