A way of describing something by comparing it to something else is known as:
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Outstanding!
Nope, sorry. đĸ
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A short saying that tells a commonly-known truth can be referred to as:
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You've got it! đĨŗ
Not quite right. đĸ
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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning can be referred to as:
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Bravo!
Not quite right. đĸ
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A word made from two or more other words can be referred to as:
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That's right!
Not quite.
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A symbol that is used in sentences and phrases to make the meaning clearer is:
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Thumbs up! đ
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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Specialized language used by a particular group is called:
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Way to go!
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A play on words with multiple meanings or similar-sounding words can be referred to as:
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You get a gold star for that! đ
Uh-oh. That was incorrect. đ
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A statement disguised as a question can be referred to as:
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Super!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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A word that joins other words, phrases, clauses or sentences is known as:
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Fabulous!
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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning can be referred to as:
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Boom! Nailed it! đ
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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A word or phrase that is made by rearranging the letters of another word can be referred to as:
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Bullseye!
Not quite.
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A word opposite in meaning to another is known as:
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Bullseye!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A form of an adjective or adverb used to indicate the highest degree of comparison is called:
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Stunning!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature can be referred to as:
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That's the way!
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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A repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words can be referred to as:
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You get a gold star for that! đ
That was incorrect.
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A literary device that places opposite words, ideas, or qualities parallel to each other is:
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Absolutely right! đ
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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A word that introduces a noun and also limits or clarifies it can be referred to as:
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Nice job!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect. đ
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The basic form of a verb, typically preceded by "to" is called:
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Right on! đ
Nope, sorry. đĸ
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A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa is:
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Absolutely right! đ
Not quite.
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A word that imitates the sound it represents is called:
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Bravo!
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