Bud Not Buddy Figurative Language

What is figurative language?

• Figurative language is a type of language that is used only in poetry.

• Figurative language is a type of language that is used only in fiction writing.

• Figurative language is a form of language that is used to convey literal meanings.

• Figurative language is a form of language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Which type of figurative language is used when a word or phrase is used to describe something by comparing it to something else?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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In the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees', what type of figurative language is used?

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make the writing more boring and uninteresting

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and richness to the text.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand

• To distract the reader from the main message of the writing

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CCSS.L.4.5A

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'He's as strong as an ox'?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

What is the difference between literal language and figurative language?

• Literal language is used in poetry, while figurative language is used in prose.

• Literal language is straightforward and direct, while figurative language is ambiguous and indirect.

• Literal language is used in its ordinary sense, while figurative language uses words in a non-literal or imaginative way.

• Literal language is used in scientific writing, while figurative language is used in creative writing.

In the sentence 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine', what type of figurative language is used?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The stars danced in the sky'?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

What effect does figurative language have on the reader?

• Figurative language creates vivid imagery, evokes emotions, and enhances understanding and engagement.

• Figurative language confuses the reader and makes the text difficult to understand.

• Figurative language is used to deceive the reader and manipulate their emotions.

• Figurative language has no effect on the reader.

In the sentence 'The moon is a silver coin in the sky', what type of figurative language is used?

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A