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Figurative Language Review

Authored by Jaquelyn Harbolick

English

7th Grade

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Figurative Language Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Figurative Language

A word or phrase that does not have its normal, everyday, literal meaning. It is used by the writer to create a mental picture for the reader, for dramatic effect, or to make writing more interesting and clear.

I read this slide.

I did not read this slide.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Simile

A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."

Example: “The water made a sound like kittens lapping.” — The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Which example below is a simile?

The water was blue.

The water was a blue mirror.

The water was like a blue mirror.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a simile?

He went after the ball like a tiger pouncing on prey.

He was fast and pounced on the ball.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a simile?

He's incredibly strong.

He's as strong as an ox.

He's a strong ox.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Metaphor

A figure of speech used to make a comparison between two things WITHOUT using "like" or "as." A metaphor makes the comparison by saying one this IS another thing.

Example: He is a rock.

Okay, I get it.

I don't get it. I will reread the slide.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a metaphor?

She woke up with really bad bed-head.

Her hair was messy.

Her hair was a cheerful scribble when she woke up in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which one is a metaphor?

The child squawked loudly in the dark.

The child squawked like a crow.

The child was a crow squawking in the dark.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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