1) 1. Which of the following best defines irony? a) A comparison using “like” or “as” b) Saying the opposite of what you mean for effect c) Repetition of consonant sounds d) A word that imitates a sound 2) Which sentence is an example of irony? a) The sun is shining brightly today. b) The firefighter’s house burned down. c) The book was full of pictures. d) The teacher explained the lesson. 3) What is an epithet? a) A short phrase expressing an essential quality of a person or thing b) A word that sounds like the thing it describes c) A humorous exaggeration d) ) A word that means the opposite of another 4) Choose the example that contains an epithet: a) The brave soldier fought until the end. b) The wind whispered softly through the trees c) The clever fox escaped the trap. d) She laughed loudly. 5) What is an oxymoron? a) Two opposite words combined to create a new meaning b) A polite expression replacing something harsh c) A repeated initial sound d) An exaggerated statement 6) Which phrase is an example of an oxymoron? a) Bittersweet memory b) Fast runner c) Golden sunshine d) Beautiful flower 7) In literature, irony is often used to: a) Describe the setting b) Express emotions directly c) Create humor or emphasize contrast between expectation and reality d) Repeat key sounds 8) Which of the following sentences shows verbal irony? a) “Oh great, another test!” she said when the teacher announced a surprise quiz. b) The leaves fell gently to the ground. c) The stars twinkled in the night sky. d) He was as tall as a tree. 9) Which of these is not an example of an oxymoron? a) Living dead b) Deafening silence c) Sweet sorrow d) Very happy 10) . The phrase “the cruel kindness of fate” is an example of: a) Irony b) Epithet c) Oxymoron d) Hyperbole

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