1. What figure of speech is used in "The sun blazed like a fiery furnace"?
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Personification
2. The phrase "sizzle with anger" is an example of:
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
3. What figure of speech is found in "It's a million degrees out here!"?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
4. The line "Trees stood still, holding their breath" is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
5. The phrase "her bag as heavy as an elephant" uses what figure of speech?
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Answer (2)
The phrase 'The sun blazed like a fiery furnace' uses the figure of speech called simile . A simile compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' In this case, the sun is being compared to a fiery furnace using the word 'like.' Therefore, the correct answer is C. Simile .
The phrase 'sizzle with anger' is an example of personification . Personification involves giving human characteristics to non-human things. Here, 'anger' is described as if it can 'sizzle,' which is typically a sound associated with cooking or heat. Thus, the correct answer is A. Personification .
The expression 'It's a million degrees out here!' is an example of hyperbole . Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. The phrase exaggerates the temperature to convey extreme heat. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Hyperbole .
The line 'Trees stood still, holding their breath' is an example of personification . In this sentence, trees are described with the human action of 'holding their breath,' which gives them human-like qualities. Thus, the correct answer is D. Personification .
The phrase 'her bag as heavy as an elephant' uses the figure of speech called simile . It compares the heaviness of the bag to an elephant using 'as.' Similes use 'like' or 'as' to draw comparisons between two different things. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Simile .
The answer choices are: 1. C, 2. A, 3. D, 4. D, 5. A. Each phrase demonstrates different figures of speech such as simile, hyperbole, and personification. Understanding these can enhance your appreciation of language and literature.
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