What is an oxymoron?

Exploring Key Literary Devices in English Literature

Interactive Video
•

Sophia Harris
•
English
•
6th - 10th Grade
•
Hard
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A statement that contradicts itself
A figure of speech where two contradictory words are placed side by side
A repetition of words in reverse order
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
Speech is silver, silence is gold
Bitter sweet
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
Child is the father of man
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the paradox 'Child is the father of man' imply?
Parents should learn from their children
Children are more mature than adults
Childhood experiences shape the adult
Adults should behave like children
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', what does the paradox 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' signify?
All animals have the same abilities
Some animals are treated better despite the claim of equality
Equality is a myth
Animals should not be treated equally
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is juxtaposition?
A figure of speech where two contradictory words are placed side by side
A repetition of words in reverse order
A statement that contradicts itself
Placing two contrasting ideas close together to highlight their differences
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of chiasmus?
Speech is silver, silence is gold
Beauty is truth, truth beauty
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
I must be cruel to be kind
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is epizeuxis?
A figure of speech where two contradictory words are placed side by side
A repetition of a word or phrase with a few words in between
A repetition of words in reverse order
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
Beauty is truth, truth beauty
Speech is silver, silence is gold
I am so hungry I could eat a horse
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is verbal irony?
When two contradictory words are placed side by side
When the outcome is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something the characters do not
When words mean the opposite of what they seem
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
A marriage counselor files for divorce
A character says one thing but means another
The audience knows a character's fate but the character does not
Two contradictory words are placed side by side
Explore all questions with a free account
Similar Resources on Quizizz
11 questions
Exploring Homophones in G4 Unit 7

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring the Elements of Poetry for Kids

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring Poetic Devices in Rap

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Controlling Idea and Supporting Evidence in Nonfiction

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Effective Strategies for SAT Reading Success

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
8 questions
Syllable Division Techniques for Confident Reading

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Poetic Devices

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring Prepositions with Schoolhouse Rock

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
17 questions
CAASPP Math Practice 3rd

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
21 questions
6th Grade Math CAASPP Practice

Quiz
•
6th Grade
13 questions
Cinco de mayo

Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Reading Comprehension

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Types of Credit

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
4th Grade Math CAASPP (part 1)

Quiz
•
4th Grade
45 questions
5th Grade CAASPP Math Review

Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for English
14 questions
Cinco de Mayo

Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
25 questions
The Outsiders Chapters 1-12

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet

Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Common Grammar Mistakes

Quiz
•
7th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues

Quiz
•
6th Grade
13 questions
Test Taking Strategies - Advisory Lesson 5/12

Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Types of Conflict

Lesson
•
5th - 9th Grade
15 questions
CAASPP ELA Vocabulary 6th Gr List 1

Quiz
•
6th Grade