Lesson 3 - Figurative Language

Mr. Thompson

Student #2

Student #1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why writers use figurative language?

• To make their writing more interesting and vivid

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid expressing emotions

• To use more words

Multiple Choice

The phrase 'I'm dead after climbing up that steep hill' is an example of ___ language.

• sarcastic
• metaphorical
• figurative

• literal

Open Ended

Is the statement 'The flag of the United States is red, white, and blue' figurative or literal? Explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of literal language?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He ran faster than the wind.

• The book is on the table.

• She has a heart of gold.

Multiple Select

Select all the statements that are examples of figurative language.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The stars danced in the sky.

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• The sky is blue.

Open Ended

Describe a situation in your life where you used figurative language. What did you say and what did you really mean?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between figurative and literal language?

• Figurative language uses comparisons, literal language means exactly what it says.

• Figurative language is always negative, literal language is always positive.

• Figurative language is used only in poetry, literal language is used only in stories.

• Figurative language is easier to understand than literal language.

Multiple Choice

The phrase 'Once in a blue moon' means something that happens ___ .

• regularly
• occasionally
• frequently
• rarely

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases is an example of figurative language meaning 'to die'?

• To break the ice

• To kick the bucket

• A bookworm

• Sit on the fence

Figurative Speech

Multiple Select

Select all the phrases from the list that are idioms.

• Stop beating around the bush

• A bookworm

• Go fly a kite

• Ringed with the azure world

Multiple Choice

What is the main effect of using figurative language in poetry?

• It makes the poem longer

• It creates vivid imagery and deeper meaning

• It confuses the reader

• It removes emotions from the poem

Open Ended

Explain how figurative language is used in both 'The Eagle' by Alfred Lord Tennyson and 'XXI' by Emily Dickinson. Provide examples from each poem.

Multiple Choice

Figurative language adds ___ to language and writing.

• clarity
• simplicity
• confusion
• variety

Multiple Choice

How does figurative language enhance poetry and writing?

• Figurative language simplifies poetry and writing by removing ambiguity.
• Figurative language detracts from poetry and writing by making it less relatable.
• Figurative language enhances poetry and writing by focusing solely on literal meanings.
• Figurative language enhances poetry and writing by adding depth, imagery, and emotional resonance.