Figurative Language Eleven

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of figurative language in the passage?

• To create vivid imagery
• To describe the character's age
• To compare growing old to an onion
• To explain the character's emotions

What does the phrase 'like a big red mountain' mean in the context of the passage?

• The sweater is large and red
• The sweater is unattractive
• The sweater is shaped like a mountain
• The sweater is noticeable

What does the phrase 'the part of me that's three wants to come out of my eyes' mean in the context of the passage?

• The narrator wants to cry
• The narrator wants to sleep
• The narrator wants to eat
• The narrator wants to laugh

What does the phrase 'squeeze them shut tight' mean in the context of the passage?

• To blink the eyes
• To rub the eyes
• To close the eyes tightly
• To squint the eyes

What is the purpose of figurative language in the passage?

• To provide historical context
• To introduce a new character
• To describe the character's feelings
• To explain a scientific concept

What does the character mean when they say, 'It's an ugly sweater with red plastic buttons and a collar and sleeves all stretched out like you could use it for a jump rope'?

• The sweater is a popular fashion trend
• The sweater is old and worn out
• The sweater is made of cheap materials
• The sweater is too small

What does the character mean when they say, 'I wish I didn't have only eleven years rattling inside me like pennies in a tin Band-Aid box'?

• The character wants to have more friends
• The character wants to be older
• The character wants to be younger
• The character wants to have more money

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To convey literal meaning
• To provide factual information
• To explain complex concepts
• To create vivid imagery

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of figurative language?

• To provide factual information
• To create a deeper meaning
• To add creativity to writing
• To engage the reader

What does the phrase 'bunch it up into a little ball' mean in the context of the passage?

• To fold the sweater neatly
• To throw the sweater away
• To roll the sweater
• To crumple the sweater