Figurative language in fiction 2
Authored by Viviana Rivera
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phrase from the text is an example of a simile?
"...uniformed superiority and offhand..."
"He shrank to the other side..."
"...perched like black birds..."
"...He was intimidated by this uniformed...."
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose and meaning of the simile written in the excerpt from "Lord of the Flies"?
To compare to boys to birds. To emphasize their looks.
to visually convey the boys' seated position. That they are balanced on a trunk like birds perch on a branch.
to describe the character's actions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phrase from "Frankenstein" is an example of an allusion?
"I shall again be virtuous."
"...be not equitable to every other..."
"...misery made me a fiend."
"Remember, that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed"
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using an allusion in this passage?
To emphasize his ego and how important he is.
making a reference to the Adam (biblical) implies that the character believes they should be the prized creation.
to compare himself to Adam.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Refer to the underlined text. What is this an example of?
pun
hyperbole
euphemism
metaphor
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of euphemism used in this passage?
To soften her words. Instead of cursing she uses the euphemism.
To contribute humor to the text.
to emphasize a mistake done.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the metaphor from this excerpt of "Little Women".
"wilderness of books..."
..."the cozy chairs..."
"...library a region of bliss to her."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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