(multiple question test) 100 points

(question 1)

which sentence demonstrates the use of hyperbole?
a. people tend to exaggerate when they describe an exciting experience.
b. i was so hungry that i made myself the biggest sandwich in the world.
c. uncle al has told stories about his boyhood every that i can recall.
d. i heard a story about a scientist who accidentally chopped down the oldest tree on earth.

(question 2)

in the following sentence, what is the denotation of the word in bold?

movie theaters exploit your senses by filling the air with the scent of popcorn.

a. offend
b. anger
c. annoy or irritate
d. use for selfish purposes

(question 3)

read the blog entry below and answer the question that follows:

at first i dreaded going to sixth grade camp. i was sure the food would be poisonous, i would freeze to death in my sleeping bag, and the other kids in my cabin would never talk to me. but was i wrong! in fact, it was the best week ever! i went horseback riding and participated in a ropes activity with a zip line course. after the course, i climbed to the top of a pole using only ropes and carabiner clips, and then i rappelled off the top. i even made a new best friend. oh, by the way, the food was delicious. it tasted better than my mom's! (but don't tell her.)

review the following sentence.

and the food was delicious.

if the author wanted to convey a connotation that has a more positive shade of meaning, which of the following words could replace delicious?

repulsive
unappealing
delectable
bland

(question 4)

which choice should be placed in the blank to create the most positive connotation?

when sarah opened her birthday present, she was by the gift from her parents.

satisfied
delighted
offended
disappointed

(question 5)
which choice should be placed in the blank to create the most negative connotation?

certain environmental groups hope to convince the public that it is keep pets.

abusive
unfair
wrong
extravagant