Figurative Language Assessment #1

Figurative Language Assessment #1

"Always cry for love; never cry for pain." -Prince

Multiple Choice

'Literal' means...

• ...language that goes beyond the normal meaning of the words used.

• ...the words mean exactly what they say; no comparisons, no symbolism, just obvious, dictionary definitions.

• ...symbolism or comparison is being used; the words don't mean exactly what they say.

• ...represented by a figure or symbol.

Multiple Choice

'Figurative' means...

• ...language that goes beyond the normal meaning of the words used.

• ...represented by a figure or symbol.

• ...symbolism, comparison, or a figure of speech is being used; the words don't mean exactly what they say.

• ...all of the above.

Multiple Choice

Define 'metaphor':

• A figure of speech in which animals, ideas, or objects are given human characteristics or form.

• A figure of speech in which a comparison is drawn between two dissimilar or unlike things WITHOUT the use of like or as.

• A figure of speech in which a comparison is made between unlike or dissimilar objects using the words like or as.

• A figure of speech in which an exaggeration or overstatement is made to illustrate a point.

Multiple Choice

Thomas Sowell said, "Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back." What figure of speech is being used?

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• antithesis

Multiple Choice

Thomas Sowell said, "Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back." How might you paraphrase (restate) this quote?

• Being kind to others will benefit you greatly.

• Only you can control what other people say and do.

• Invest your money wisely.

• No matter how much money you have, you are always rich in spirit.

Multiple Choice

John Connolly once said, "I’ve been fascinated by the idea that evil is the absence of empathy." In this explicit metaphor, what is being compared?

• empathy = evil

• fascination = evil

• evil = absence of empathy

• idea = evil

Multiple Choice

An old Sicilian proverb reads, "Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot." Since the spoon is being given the human characteristic of 'knowing', which figure of speech is being used?

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

An old Sicilian proverb reads, "Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot." How would you interpret this quote from the choices below?

• Happiness can be found if you dig deeply.

• Only the person or people involved truly know what’s going on, so don't judge a book by it's cover.

• Treat people with respect, and they will respect you in return.

• Let the soup cool, or you may burn your tongue.

Multiple Choice

Elanor Roosevelt once said, "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people." Which figure of speech best describes Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote?

• Synecdoche because a part (someone's mind) is representing a whole (person).

• Metaphor because minds and ideas are being explicitly compared.

• Hyperbole because she is using exaggeration.

• Simile because of the comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Multiple Choice

Elanor Roosevelt once said, "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people." What lesson might you take from this quote?

• Always talk about others, as long as you do it in a positive way.

• If you talk about ideas and events, you won’t have time to gossip.

• "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” –Confucius

• Try to talk more about ideas and events and less about people. Don't gossip.

Multiple Choice

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Every wall is a door." Which figure of speech best describes Emerson's quote?

• simile

• explicit metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Every wall is a door." What does the 'wall' likely represent?

• obstacles or difficulties

• friendship and family

• joy and happiness

• relationships and love

Multiple Choice

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Every wall is a door." How might you paraphrase (restate) this quote?

• Be yourself no matter the cost.

• Think before you speak.

• All obstacles are actually opportunities.

• Love your family and respect your teachers.

Multiple Choice

Elanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Which figure of speech is being used?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• none - the quote is literal

Multiple Choice

Which of the SAT Insight Skills is being addressed as we interpret the Quote of the Day?

• Determine the meaning of a relatively common word or phrase using clear context clues.

• Determine the best textual evidence for a simple inference.

• Identify the central idea or theme of a passage that has a single, clear purpose.

• Determine the meaning of a moderately challenging figurative expression.