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This presentation is a quiz about the different figures of speech

1. Quiz first 8 figures of speech Add a brief explanation of the presentation’s purpose

2. 1. "Nice wheels you’ve got there!" A. Metonymy B. Synecdoche C. Simile D. Personification

3. 2. "The wind whispered secrets through the trees." A. Hyperbole B. Apostrophe C. Personification D. Metonymy

4. 3. Which of the following lines is an example of apostrophe? A. "Death, be not proud, though some have called thee mighty." B. "The classroom was a zoo." C. "The stars danced in the sky." D. "She’s a walking dictionary."

5. 4. "The White House issued a statement today." A. Synecdoche B. Metonymy C. Hyperbole D. Simile

6. 5. Which of the following is an example of synecdoche? A. "All hands on deck!" B. "He’s a night owl." C. "Justice is blind." D. "She’s a star on the stage."

7. 6. "Time, why do you flee so fast?" A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Apostrophe D. Metonymy

8. 7. What distinguishes a simile from a metaphor? A. A simile compares indirectly using "like" or "as"; a metaphor compares directly. B. A metaphor uses exaggeration; a simile does not. C. A simile uses emotions; a metaphor uses logic. D. They mean the same and are interchangeable.

9. 8. Which of the following contains personification? A. "The camera loves her." B. "Life is a rollercoaster." C. "He's as brave as a lion." D. "A part of me died that day."

10. 9. "He’s the black sheep of the family." A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Metaphor D. Apostrophe

11. 10. "She broke my heart." A. Synecdoche B. Metonymy C. Personification D. Hyperbole

12. 11. "The moon gazed down at the lovers." A. Simile B. Apostrophe C. Personification D. Hyperbole

13. 12. "She has a heart of stone." A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Synecdoche

14. 13. "Hollywood is obsessed with sequels." A. Metaphor B. Metonymy C. Synecdoche D. Hyperbole

15. 14. "The crown will decide your fate." A. Apostrophe B. Simile C. Metonymy D. Personification

16. 15. "O Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name!" A. Simile B. Metonymy C. Apostrophe D. Hyperbole