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Review Over Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbolism, Hyperbole, And Irony For ELA 9 Class.
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What is the intended meaning of the hyperbole 'Now that I am without you, all is desolate; All that was once so beautiful is dead' ?
a) The speaker believes being alone is hard.
b) The speaker misses someone very much.
c) The speaker is falling in love.
d) The speaker is hopeful.
What is the intended meaning of the metaphor 'All books are either dreams, or swords, You can cut, or you can drug, with words' ?
a) Books are important.
b) Books can make people forget.
c) Books are dangerous, and should be carefully read.
d) Books can be pleasant and entertaining, or can be challenging and hurtful.
What is the author's purpose in including the personification 'And still they danced, until the moon sank low, Blushing a little'?
a) The author is making the moment more romantic.
b) The author is emphasizing that the dancers are flirting.
c) The author is being sarcastic.
d) The author is trying to confuse the reader.
What is the author's purpose in writing the personification 'Beauty calls and gives no warning' ?
a) Beauty is always trying to catch people.
b) Beauty is important.
c) Beauty takes people by surprise.
d) Beauty is intoxicating.
Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature?
a) The color red representing anger
b) Fall representing growing old
c) Water representing rebirth
d) All of these are correct
What is the intended meaning of the symbolism 'Money is the worst poison to men's souls' ?
a) Money physically kills people.
b) Everyone is after more money.
c) Everyone is hurt by not having enough money.
d) Money is bad for people's spirits and minds.
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
a) Juliet's parents expect she will be obedient and marry Paris, but she refuses and screams when they tell her the news.
b) Juliet's mother thinks Juliet is upset over Tybalt's death, but the audience knows she is upset over Romeo's banishment.
c) Friar Lawrence comes up with a complicated plan that fails.
d) Juliet says 'I'll confess to you that I love him,' and Paris thinks she means she loves Paris.
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
a) Juliet's parents expect she will be obedient and marry Paris, but she refuses and screams when they tell her the news.
b) Juliet's mother thinks Juliet is upset over Tybalt's death, but the audience knows she is upset over Romeo's banishment.
c) Friar Lawrence comes up with a complicated plan that fails.
d) Juliet says 'I'll confess to you that I love him,' and Paris thinks she means she loves Paris.
What is the meaning of the metaphor 'It is the east, and Juliet is the sun'?
a) Juliet is up high on a balcony
b) Juliet is large and round
c) Juliet is blonde
d) Juliet is beautiful and shining
What is the meaning of the metaphor 'Paris is a flower. Verona's summer doesn't have a flower better than him!'
a) Paris is rich
b) Paris is handsome
c) Paris is old
d) Paris is a pushover
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