Figures of speech

Question 1 of 10

Complete the simile: as cool as a ___.

Question 2 of 10

"She is as busy as a bee" is an example of

Question 3 of 10

"A deafening silence" is an example of

Question 4 of 10

Hyperbole is deliberate understatement.

Question 5 of 10

Repetition of vowel sounds, as in "the rain in Spain", is

Question 6 of 10

"Crash" and "boom" are examples of onomatopoeia.

Question 7 of 10

"He passed away" instead of "he died" is an example of

Question 8 of 10

Identify the figure of speech in each sentence: (a) The thunder roared angrily. (b) He is as tall as a palm tree. (c) My bag weighs a ton. (d) Life is a journey. (e) The bees buzzed.

Question 9 of 10

A fire station burning down is an example of

Question 10 of 10

Explain euphemism and irony, with an example of each.