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Figurative Language Quiz

Authored by Morgan Williams

English

7th Grade

10 Questions

CCSS covered

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Figurative Language Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a simile?

A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

A simile is a rhetorical figure that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a type of rhyme.

A simile is a type of metaphor.

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

Give an example of personification.

The wind whispered through the trees.

The flowers bloomed with joy.

The river danced over the rocks.

The sun shines brightly.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

To downplay the importance of a statement.

To provide objective information.

To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

To create ambiguity and confusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A metaphor and a simile are the same.

A metaphor is a type of simile.

A simile directly compares two unrelated things, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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 figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

personification

hyperbole

metaphor

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean?

Get well soon

Good luck

Have a good trip

I hope you fail

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

A type of insect.

A mathematical equation.

A type of clothing.

A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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