The method an oxymoron uses to create a specific effect is placing two words with opposite meanings together.
What method does an oxymoron use to create a specific effect?(1 point)
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placing two words with opposite meanings together
placing two words with opposite meanings together
using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word
using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word
drawing comparisons between two similar things
drawing comparisons between two similar things
selecting similar words with different connotations.
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What is hyperbole?(1 point)
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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 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 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 description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
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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 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 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 description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
Hyperbole is a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I crossed the marathon finish line and immediately veered off the trail to collapse, certain I could sleep for days right there in the grass.
What role does hyperbole play in the text?
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It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.
I crossed the marathon finish line and immediately veered off the trail to collapse, certain I could sleep for days right there in the grass.
What role does hyperbole play in the text?
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It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.
The role of hyperbole in the text is It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
What is a metaphor?(1 point)
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a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
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a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing.
What is a simile?(1 point)
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a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
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a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
A simile is a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as.
What is an analogy?(1 point)
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a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
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a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
An analogy is a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete.
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