Imagery and Figurative Language

Imagery and Figurative Language

by Tonya Hill

Multiple Choice

To what sense is the imagery below appealing?

Laughing loudly the child drummed her fingers on the table in a staccato rhythm like a soldier marching in a line. 

• Touch

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

Multiple Choice

To what sense is the imagery below appealing?

The juicy berry burst in her mouth; sour liquid filled the spaces between her teeth and coated her tongue with a river of tangy tartness.

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

• Smell

Multiple Choice

To what sense is the imagery below appealing?

When the couple walked into the house they were immediately met with the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies.  The lovely aroma wafted through the air reminding them of their childhood homes. 

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Touch

Multiple Choice

To what sense is the imagery appealing?

The yellow sun blazed brilliantly overhead, causing me to squint my eyes and put a hand up to shield my face. The brightness was overwhelming.

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

• Smell

Multiple Choice

To what sense is the imagery appealing?

The fluffy blanket enveloped her in its warmth and softness. She felt safe and secure - so cozy and comfortable the world could end, and she wouldn't even notice.

Check ALL that apply.

• Sight

• Smell

• Touch

• Taste

Multiple Select

What figurative language is used in the imagery below?

The juicy berry burst in her mouth; sour liquid filled the spaces between her teeth and coated her tongue with a river of tangy tartness.

Check all that apply.

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hypberbole

Multiple Choice

What figurative language is used in the imagery below?

When the couple walked into the house they were immediately met with the delicious smell of freshly baked cookies.  The lovely aroma wafted through the air reminding them of home and making them feel like children.

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Multiple Select

What figurative language is used in the imagery below?

The fluffy blanket enveloped her in its warmth and softness. She felt safe and secure - so cozy and comfortable the world could end, and she wouldn't even notice.

Check ALL that apply.

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Multiple Select

What figurative language is used in the imagery below?

Laughing loudly the child drummed her filthy fingers on the table in a staccato rhythm like a soldier marching in a line. 

Check all that apply

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

What figurative language is used in the imagery below?

The yellow sun blazed brilliantly overhead, causing me to squint my eyes and put a hand up to shield my face. The brightness was blinding.

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole