A word that represents a person, thing, or place is called:
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Thumbs up! đ
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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A word that shows an action, occurrence, or state of being can be referred to as:
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Wonderful!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A pronounceable word that is formed using the first letters in a phrase is known as:
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Impressive! đ
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction can be referred to as:
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Excellent!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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A phrase or expression with a figurative, non-literal meaning is called:
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You've nailed it!
Not quite right. đĸ
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A word, phrase, number or sentence that reads the same forward and backward can be referred to as:
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Was that too easy for you?
That was incorrect.
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A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events is known as:
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Wonderful!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A word that stands in for a noun can be referred to as:
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You've nailed it!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices is called:
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Great!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A word with an ending that sounds the same as another is known as:
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Right on the money!
Nope, sorry. đĸ
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The unnecessary repetition of a word or phrase is called:
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Way to go!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A word that expresses emotion can be referred to as:
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Outstanding!
Not quite right. đĸ
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The attribution of human qualities to a non-human thing can be referred to as:
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Nice job!
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt is:
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Great job!
That was incorrect.
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The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant can be referred to as:
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Perfect! đ
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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A way of describing something by equating it with something else is known as:
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Terrific! đĨŗ
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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A word in which some letters have been omitted and indicated by an apostrophe is called:
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Brilliant! đ
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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A word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning can be referred to as:
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Super!
Having difficulty with this one?
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A sentence that uses every letter of the alphabet is:
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You've nailed it!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect. đ
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A verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun can be referred to as:
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Great job!
Nope, sorry. đĸ
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