Literary Terminology/Figurative Language
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A metaphor is...
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
a subtle comparison between two things that is not specifically explained
a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as
giving human traits to something not human
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When a writer gives a hint or clue about what will happen later on in the story
flashback
implied metaphor
simile
foreshadowing
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When an author introduces a character through his actions, dialogue, or gestures, it is called...
characterization
personification
epithet
imagery
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
a comparison between unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
personification
metaphor
pun
simile
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A pun is...
a humorous and clever play on words that typically has more than one meaning
a comparison developed over several lines
renaming a person or thing with a title or descriptive phrase
giving human traits to something that is not human
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"Roar!"
"Woof!"
"Buzz!"
"Bam!"
are all examples of what figurative language technique
personification
onomatopoeia
implied metaphor
characterization
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
a technique that makes writing more interesting; it is used to engage readers by writing more creatively or descriptively. It is the "seasoning" of writing.
personification
imagery
indirect characterization
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
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