Juxtaposition means putting two things together to create a specific effect.
What does juxtaposition mean?(1 point)
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separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
separating two words to clarify the meaning of each
switching words around to create a different meaning
switching words around to create a different meaning
putting two things together to create a specific effect
putting two things together to create a specific effect
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
rearranging something to view it from a different angle
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What is an understatement?(1 point)
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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
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
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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
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
An understatement 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)
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to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
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 contrast her height and size with that of other characters
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 wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
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 contrast her height and size with that of other characters
The author uses this metaphor to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters.
Which of the following is an analogy?(1 point)
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Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
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Poetry is like a song but on the page.
Poetry is like a song but on the page.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
The mountains are inkblots in the sky.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Love is overwhelming. It is harder than friendship.
The analogy among the options provided is: Life is a dance. You learn as you go.
Complete the analogy.
Select the correct answer from the list.
(1 point)
pajamas : relaxing : : uniforms :
Select the correct answer from the list.
(1 point)
pajamas : relaxing : : uniforms :
The completed analogy is: pajamas : relaxing :: uniforms : professional.
So the full analogy reads: "pajamas are to relaxing as uniforms are to professional."
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Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding her that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words abusing and taunted share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
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Both words have meanings related to the impact of heat.
Both words have meanings related to the impact of heat.
Both words have meanings related to enduring something difficult.
Both words have meanings related to enduring something difficult.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to being bul…
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Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding her that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words abusing and taunted share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Responses
Both words have meanings related to the impact of heat.
Both words have meanings related to the impact of heat.
Both words have meanings related to enduring something difficult.
Both words have meanings related to enduring something difficult.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to being bul…
Both words have meanings related to enduring something difficult.
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