Hi. This is the first quiz in my series on definitions and terminologies, which are used in classifying: various types of popular expressions, sayings, adages, aphorisms, epigrams, idioms, proverbs, maxims and other related terms (and words).
All you have to do is:- Match up each definition, with the correct term (or word) that it stands for. Do enjoythe quiz; and afterwards leave your score, comments and up-vote inthe section below. Thanks. Good luck.
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Question of
Which overall, catch-all term denotes: a saying, or expression, that contains a general, observational truth (or a pithy of wisdom)?
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Aphorism
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Cliché
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Platitude
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Quip
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Which term (or word) refers to: the repetition of the same thing using different words in the sentence or phrase?
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Epigram
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Idiom
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Motto
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Tautology
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Which type of a saying is: ‘religious, mystical, or spiritual; and is often repeated over, and over, during meditation, or prayer’?
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Apophthegm
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Epithet
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Mantra
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Maxim
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Which is the name of a saying made in honour of a dead person; and is often engraved on burial headstones in cemeteries, or on memorial plaques?
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Adage
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Epigram
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Epitaph
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Epithet
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Which term refers to: a popular aphorism that has gained its credibility as: an expression of wisdom; because, it has been in use for a very long time?
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Adage
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Cliché
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Idiom
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Platitude
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Which term refers to: a clever, poetic saying that comments on a particular person, or idea, or thing?
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Mantra
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Epigram
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Epithet
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Motto
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Question of
Which term (or word) refers to: an unoriginal and overused saying?
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Cliché
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Maxim
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Motto
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Witticism
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Question of
An adage has the same meaning as a proverb; and a proverb also has the same meaning as a adage. Both words mean the same thing.
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Which type of concise sayings are used by people and organisations to state their general outlook; or define their aims and intentions?
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Idiom
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Motto
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Platitude
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Quip
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A cliché has the same meaning as a bromide; and a bromide also has the same meaning as a cliché (ie both words mean the same thing).
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Yes
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No
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nice writings well said!!!!!! sayings
got 8 out of 10 right!
You got 7 out of 10 right! Add to my knowledge, Daniel.
Well done, Albert. Your 7 out of 10 score is great. Thanks for taking part in the quiz!
Got 6 correct, a good quiz.
6 out of 10 is a nice score. Well done, Carol. Many thanks for taking part!
You are very welcome!
80% – 8 out of 10 is great. Well done. Bromide was once more commonly used before Cliche gained a wider audience. Quite right. Bromide is now more widely known as a chemical term! Thanks for playing.
I got 8 right, Daniel. Wow, I never heard of a bromide except in chemistry!
8 out of 10 is great. Well done. Bromide was once more commonly used before Cliche gained a wider audience. Quite right. Bromide is now more widely known as a chemical term! Thanks for playing.