Language Arts examples of sets: #3,4,5,6 and 7

What is an example of dramatic irony?

In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character doesn’t.

What is an example of Benevolent?

A charity organization helping the homeless.

What is an example of Cynical?

“Politicians only care about votes, not people.”

What is an example of laborious?

Writing a 20-page research paper.

What is an example of comrade?

A best friend who stands by your side.

What is an example of Vivacious?

Someone telling jokes and laughing loudly at a party.

What is an example of expound?

A teacher expounds on how to solve a math problem.

What is an example of Apathy?

Not voting because “it doesn’t matter.”

What is an example gambol?

Children gamboling at recess.

What is an example of Implements?

A hammer and nails are implements for building.

What is an example of shirk?

“He tried to shirk his chores by pretending to be asleep.”

What is an example of Motto?

Nike: “Just Do It.”

What is an example of Maxim?

“Actions speak louder than words.”

What is an example of Indefatigable?

A runner finishing a marathon despite exhaustion.

What is an example of Obstinate?

A child refusing to eat vegetables no matter what.

What is an example of Resolution?

“Her New Year’s resolution was to exercise daily.”

What is an example of Parasitical?

A person who constantly borrows money but never repays.

What is an example of acute?

“She felt acute pain in her arm.”

What is an example of Contemptible?

A contemptible act of lying to hurt a friend.

What is an example of Impromptu?

Giving an impromptu speech at a party.

What is an example of Ignominious?

An ignominious defeat in battle.

What is an example of Preeminent?

Shakespeare is a preeminent playwright.

What is an example of Posthumous?

A soldier receiving a posthumous medal.

What is an example of Sentiment?

“The general sentiment was relief when the war ended.”

What is an example of Eloquence?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

What is an example of Faction?

Political factions within a government.

What is a example of a Simile?

She ran as fast as a cheetah.

What is an example of Situational Irony?

A fire station burning down.

What is an example of Imagery?

The leaves rustled in the wind, whispering secrets through the trees.

What is an example of Pun?

You can tune a piano, but you cannot tuna fish.

What is an example of Implied Metaphor?

At his daughter's wedding, a river gently flowed down the father’s cheeks.

What is an example of Assonance?

The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.

What is an example of Protagonist?

Katniss Everdeen

What is an example of Verbal Irony?

When person says this after a frustrating event: "Just what I needed."

What is an example Venerable?

A historic building.

What is an example of Antagonist?

Darth Vader

What is an example of Propaganda?

Political Ads.

What is an example of Ambiguous?

“The chicken is ready to eat.” (Is the chicken hungry, or cooked?

What is an example of Collateral?

A car for a car loan.

What is an example of Conformity?

Wearing uniforms at school.

What is an example of Ensconced?

“The treasure was ensconced in the cave.”

What is an example of an Metaphor?

This test is a piece of cake!

What is an example of Allusion?

Don’t be such a Scrooge!

What is an example of Hyperbole?

My backpack weighs a ton!

What is an example of Idiom?

It’s raining cats and dogs!

What is an example of Alliteration?

Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

What is an example of Oxymoron?

Jumbo shrimp

What is an example of Personification?

My cat laughed menacingly.

What is an example of Onomatopoeia?

Boom!

What is an example of Intermediary?

A lawyer acting as an intermediary in a dispute.

What is an example of Malignity?

Speaking with malignity to ruin someone’s reputation.

What is an example of Innovations?

The smartphone was an innovation in technology.

What is an example of Sordid?

Living in sordid conditions without clean water.

What is an example of Disinter?

Archaeologists disinter ancient remains.