Figurative Language
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A simile is a type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.
A simile is a literary device that compares two unrelated things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) Her eyes were like diamonds. B) The sun is a yellow ball. C) The wind whispered through the trees.
A
B
C
D
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A metaphor is a type of painting that uses vibrant colors.
A metaphor is a type of logical fallacy that uses faulty reasoning.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is another, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A metaphor is a type of poem that uses exaggerated language.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) The stars danced in the night sky. B) He ran as fast as a cheetah. C) The moon is a silver coin.
C
D
B
A
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: 'Her smile is as bright as the sun.'
metaphor
simile
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: 'Time is money.'
metaphor
simile
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: 'The world is a stage.'
simile
metaphor
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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