MPOO Review

A metaphor is...

• Comparing two things by saying something IS something else.

• Contradicting or opposite terms put together to form a common saying.

• A word that is a sound.

• Giving non-living things human characteristics

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other, enhancing understanding and imagery. The correct choice captures this definition accurately.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: The classroom was a zoo.

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The classroom was a zoo' is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it is chaotic or noisy without using 'like' or 'as'. This figurative language emphasizes the disorder in the classroom.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Personification is...

• Comparing two things by saying something IS something else.

• Contradicting or opposite terms put together to form a common saying.

• A word that is a sound.

• Giving non-living objects human characteristics

Answer explanation

Personification is the literary device that attributes human traits to non-living things, allowing readers to connect emotionally with objects or concepts. This makes 'Giving non-living things human characteristics' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: Our vacuum hums a happy tune while it is cleaning.

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The phrase 'hums a happy tune' attributes human-like qualities to the vacuum, suggesting it can express happiness. This use of human traits for non-human objects is called personification.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Onomatopoeia is...

• Comparing two things by saying something IS something else.

• Contradicting or opposite terms put together to form a common saying.

• A word that is a sound.

• Giving non-living objects human characteristics

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'. This distinguishes it from other literary devices like metaphors or personification, making 'A word that is a sound' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: After Sam drinking all of his water, he had the worse case of hiccups!

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The term 'hiccups' in the sentence represents a sound associated with the action of hiccuping, making it an example of onomatopoeia. This figurative language mimics the sound itself, distinguishing it from other options.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

An oxymoron is...

• Comparing two things by saying something IS something else.

• Contradicting or opposite terms put together to form a common saying.

• A word that is a sound.

• Giving non-living objects human characteristics

Answer explanation

An oxymoron combines contradictory terms, like 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet', to create a unique expression. This distinguishes it from other literary devices, making the correct choice about opposite terms put together.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: My little brother is being a big baby.

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The phrase 'big baby' is an oxymoron because it combines contradictory terms: 'big' suggests size while 'baby' implies smallness. This figurative language highlights the childish behavior of the brother in a humorous way.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: Her giggle was infectious!

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The sentence uses onomatopoeia because 'giggle' imitates the sound of laughter, creating a vivid auditory image. This figurative language enhances the description of the sound being contagious or 'infectious'.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Name the figurative language used the following sentence: My friend and I decided to hang out alone together.

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

The phrase 'alone together' is an oxymoron because it combines contradictory terms. 'Alone' suggests solitude, while 'together' implies companionship, creating a paradoxical expression.

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CCSS.RL.5.4