English 102: Clarity and Style Quiz

"Pain is temporary; pride is forever." This sentence is an example of what? a) anaphora b) antithesis c) metaphor d) simile

b) antithesis

"Bill Gates has enough money to feed an entire nation." This statement is an example of what? a) metaphor b) hyperbole c) trope d) signifying

b) hyperbole

"We will divert the force of this fiscal stress into leverage energy and pry important budgetary considerations and control out of our fiscal and administrative procedures." This sentence is an example of what? a) colloquial language b) jargon c) euphemism d) metaphor

b) jargon

Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice? a) The decision was made to revise the original proposal. b) The project was developed after months of planning. c) The committee voted to postpone the deadline. d) A market analysis was conducted to determine the project's need.

c) The committee voted to postpone the deadline.

The following is an example of parallel phrases. a) increased cost of living but not getting a raise. b) finish the presentation after the proposal is revised. c) accept the offer but deny the responsibilities. d) less pay but gaining more experience.

c) accept the offer but deny the responsibilities.

Adding relevant details, such as facts and examples, to your writing can __________. a) confuse your readers and detract from your main points. b) cause inverted sentences used without need for them. c) create texture and life that helps readers grasp your meaning. d) transform subordinate clauses into main clauses.

c) create texture and life that helps readers grasp your meaning.

"The city councilman was boiling mad when he learned that his goals-impaired son had been arrested for fooling around with the funds for the fiscal underachiever's home." This sentence is an example of what? a) anaphora b) euphemism c) slang d) antithesis

c) slang

"When it comes to the issue of climate change, India is in the position of the guest who's shown up late to the dinner party just as the plates are being taken away and is now being asked to help clean up the pots and pans." This statement is an example of what? a) simile b) hyperbole c) understatement d) analogy

d) analogy

The problem with using colloquial language in college or career writing is that colloquial language __________. a) is too specialized for most disciplines and professions. b) is more elaborate than its subject requires. c) tends to be biased and subject to false generalizations. d) is too informal and not precise enough.

d) is too informal and not precise enough.

"The angry accusation flew like a spear; once thrown, it could not be retrieved and it cut deeply." This sentence is an example of what? a) euphemism b) metaphor c) analogy d) simile

d) simile