Roark Grammar/Figurative Language/Skills TEST

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf.

• Powerful pandas punch parrots.

• I like to eat pie

The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

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

• Simile

• Dessert

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is being personified? 
The moon guided me through the forest.

• moon
• forest
• me

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Simile or Metaphor:

The city is a sea of sadness.

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What type of figurative language is shown?

The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.

• personification

• alliteration

• metaphor

What type of figurative language is shown?

Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

The crazy car is colorful.

• simile

• alliteration

• personification