1) What is the definition of assonance? a) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. b) The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. c) The use of exaggerated statements for effect. d) A comparison using “like” or “as.” 2) What is irony? a) A situation where the outcome is the opposite of what is expected. b) The use of words that imitate sounds. c) The repetition of sounds at the end of words. d) A mild or indirect word used to replace something harsh. 3) What is euphemism a) A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.c) A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.c) A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.c) A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning. euphemism b) A polite or indirect way of saying something unpleasant. c) A figure of speech that compares two things without using “like” or “as.” d) The use of a part to represent a whole. 4) What is synecdoche? a) The use of a part of something to represent the whole. b) A phrase that means the opposite of its literal meaning. c) The repetition of the same vowel sound in words. d) A humorous play on words 5) Which of the following is NOT an example of irony? a) A police officer getting arrested. b) A librarian who hates books. c) A bird flying in the sky. d) A traffic jam outside a driving school

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