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Question 2
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Question 4
A)Which word could you use to describe a red zinnia more precisely than pretty?(1 point)
aromatic
attractive
beautiful
colorful
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I am impressed by my cousin Theo because he is such a nice person.
Which word could replace nice to show that Theo is always doing things for other people without being asked?
(1 point)
friendly
charitable
lighthearted
motivating
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.
A)Match the type of irony with the correct example.(2 points)
A)What is the definition of simile?(1 point)
A comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as”.
The use of exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.
situational irony dramatic irony verbal irony

Question 5
A comparison between two unlike things, without using the words “like” or “as”.
A common expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.
A)Which sentence uses personification?(1 point)
“We’re all just players, dancing furiously on a stage that’s part playground, part prison,” she grumbled.
“I didn’t realize at the start of this vacation that I would be an old man by the end of it,” he sighed.
Jealousy’s rigid grasp gripped her insides, squeezing until she became helpless and haughty.
She softly padded across the living room, like a plump house cat stalking an invisible mouse.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1
A) Which word could you use to describe a red zinnia more precisely than pretty?
Answer: colorful

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Question 2
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I am impressed by my cousin Theo because he is such a nice person.
Which word could replace nice to show that Theo is always doing things for other people without being asked?
Answer: charitable

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Question 3
Match the type of irony with the correct example.

• Situational 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.
• Dramatic Irony: Maria looked at her worst enemy with hatred. “It’s nice to see you,” she said.
• Verbal Irony: (not explicitly provided in your options, but could be related to her statement).

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Question 4
What is the definition of simile?
Answer: A comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as”.

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Question 5
Which sentence uses personification?
Answer: Jealousy’s rigid grasp gripped her insides, squeezing until she became helpless and haughty.

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