ELA Test #1

what is a hyperbole?

• compares two things

• an extreme exaggeration

• a word that makes a sound

• compares two things using like or as

What is personification?

• an extreme exaggeration

• compares two things

• non-living objects can do things that humans cannot

• a word that makes a sound

What is a metaphor?

• compares two things using like or as

• helps identify unknown words

• an extreme exaggeration

• compares two things

What is an onomatopoeia?

• a word that makes a sound

• non-living objects can do things that humans can do

• compares two things

• helps identify unknown words

What can context clues help you do?

• compares two things

• compares two things using like or as

• identify unknown words

• an extreme exaggeration

Which is NOT an example of a simile?

• Summer is as hot as an inferno.

• The flower smells as good as freshly baked cookies.

• The lion roars like thunder.

• The clouds are cotton candy.

Check all answers that are an onomatopoeia. (You must choose 2 answers)

• Wow

• Swish

• Bang

• Oh yeah

Which example is personification?

• The ocean waved at us.

• The people danced in the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She is a peacock.

Which example is NOT a metaphor?

• My teacher is a dragon.

• The flowers danced in the wind.

• He is a night owl.

• Maria is a chicken.

Check all answers that are hyperbole. (You must choose 3 answers)

• Our new house cost a bazillion dollars.

• Grandpa is older than dirt.

• The ocean waved at us.

• His stomach is a bottomless pit.