Which word could you use to describe a red zinnia more precisely than pretty? (1 point)

Question

aromatic
colorful
attractive
beautiful
Match the type of irony with the correct example. (2 points)
Maria looked at her worst enemy with hatred. *It's nice to see you," she said.
Alongside the boat, the school of sharks gathered.
Oblivious, Ted stepped on the rail and prepared to jump in.
Suzanne smiled as she walked down the wedding aisle to meet her future husband. But when the ring came out, she swiped it from the ringbearer, put on her sneakers, and ran
situation irony dramatic irony verbal irony What is the definition of simile? (1 point)
• A comparison between two unlike things, using the words "like" or "as"
• A common expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.
• The use of exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.
• A comparison between two unlike things, without using the words "like" or "as".

Answer 1

1. The word you could use to describe a red zinnia more precisely than "pretty" is colorful.

2. For the type of irony matched with the examples:

   • Maria looked at her worst enemy with hatred. "It's nice to see you," she said. - verbal irony
   • Alongside the boat, the school of sharks gathered. - situation irony
   • Oblivious, Ted stepped on the rail and prepared to jump in. - dramatic irony
   • Suzanne smiled as she walked down the wedding aisle to meet her future husband. But when the ring came out, she swiped it from the ringbearer, put on her sneakers, and ran - situation irony

3. The definition of simile is: A comparison between two unlike things, using the words "like" or "as."