The correct response is:
the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant.
What is a euphemism?(1 point)
Responses
the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
the substitution of an interesting or creative word in the place of one that might be too common or boring
the substitution of an interesting or creative word in the place of one that might be too common or boring
a phrase used to signal negative feelings about a topic without explicitly stating anything negative
a phrase used to signal negative feelings about a topic without explicitly stating anything negative
a phrase used to convey meaning about a forbidden topic without making clear what is being discussed
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What does juxtaposition mean?(1 point)
Responses
switching words around to create a different meaning
switching words around to create a different meaning
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
putting two things together to create a specific effect
Responses
switching words around to create a different meaning
switching words around to create a different meaning
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
putting two things together to create a specific effect
The correct response is:
putting two things together to create a specific effect.
What is an understatement?(1 point)
Responses
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
Responses
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
The correct response is:
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Cameria was a tall oak in a forest of saplings. I knew better than to discount her years of knowledge.
Why does the author use this metaphor to describe Cameria?
(1 point)
Responses
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
Cameria was a tall oak in a forest of saplings. I knew better than to discount her years of knowledge.
Why does the author use this metaphor to describe Cameria?
(1 point)
Responses
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
The correct response is:
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters.
Which of the following is an analogy?(1 point)
Responses
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
Responses
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
The correct response is:
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
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