Language Quiz

What is the definition of literal language?

• Words used in their ordinary sense

• Figurative language

• Words used in their extraordinary sense

• Non-verbal communication

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Give an example of literal language.

• It's drizzling cows

• It's raining cats and dogs

• It's pouring elephants

• It's raining buckets

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of nonliteral language?

• The use of words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal meaning.

• The use of words or phrases in a way that is only understood by a specific group of people.

• The use of words or phrases in a way that has no meaning.

• The use of words or phrases in a way that emphasizes their literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Give an example of nonliteral language.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which type of language uses words or phrases in their ordinary sense?

• literal language

• figurative language

• metaphorical language

• symbolic language

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which type of language uses words or phrases in a figurative or metaphorical sense?

• literal language

• concrete language

• direct language

• figurative language

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the purpose of using literal language?

• To confuse the reader

• To convey meaning directly and explicitly.

• To hide the true meaning

• To add unnecessary complexity

What is the purpose of using nonliteral language?

• To add depth, creativity, and emphasis to communication.

• To make communication more boring

• To confuse the audience

• To simplify communication

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

True or False: Literal language is always straightforward and easy to understand.

• Sometimes

• True

• False

• Depends on the context

True or False: Nonliteral language is always straightforward and easy to understand.

• Sometimes

• Depends on the context

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4