Figurative Language Knowledge Check

Which of the following describes the sense of smell?

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Which one of these sentences uses the sense of touch?

• The fruit tasted sweet.

• We heard a dog barking next door.

• The thorn on the rose felt sharp.

• The smell of pepper stings brought tears to his eyes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get

• I was as angry as a raging bull

• Rhett and Link are the best YouTubers

• Her eyes were diamonds in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.

• smell
• sight
• touch
• taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

• taste
• touch
• sight
• smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.

• taste
• sight
• touch
• smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is sensory language?

• Language that writer's use to appeal to the five senses

• Language that makes sense

• Language that makes the writing difficult to imagine

• Language that is clear and easy to understand

Why do authors use sensory language?

• Sensory language helps readers to imagine what they are reading and keeps them interested in the story.

• Sensory language shows the readers the theme of a story.

• Sensory language helps readers to have common sense.

• Sensory language makes the story more confusing for a reader.

"He was as cool as a cucumber." is an example of a(n)

• Simile
• Alliteration
• Metaphor
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The stars will cry." 
The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 

• Metaphor
• Personification
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A