Practice - Language & Style in Essays: Vocabulary, Figures of Speech, Rhetorical Devices, and Tone
Practice Questions
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Replace the word 'happy' with a more vivid synonym.
💡 Hint: Think of an emotion that conveys a stronger sense of happiness.
What is a simile? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What kind of device is 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
💡 Hint: What human action is being described?
True or False: The tone for academic essays is usually informal and conversational.
💡 Hint: Consider what tones are suited for academic writing.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a paragraph that uses at least three figures of speech, highlighting their unique effects.
💡 Hint: Consider using similes, metaphors, and personification.
Create a short dialogue that illustrates a formal tone versus an informal tone, discussing the same topic.
💡 Hint: Think about how word choice affects perception.
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