Figurative Language Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Figurative language does NOT
stretch the meaning for effect.
uses the realistic meaning of a word.
often use comparisons and exaggerations.
make the text sound more artistic or easily understandable.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A comparison using "like" or "as" is known as:
a metaphor
a simile
an allusion
personification
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This type of figurative language describes an object or action in a way that is not literally true.
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
allusion
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Personification is a type of figurative language in which:
a word is chosen to represent a sound
two things are compared using "like" or "as"
non-humans are spoken of as if they were human
something is exaggerated
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"Whoosh" and "Buzz" are examples of:
personification
symbolism
similes
onomatopoeia
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An indirect reference to something is known as:
a metaphor
an allusion
an illusion
onomatopoeia
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MATCH QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
Match the following examples of figurative language to the correct category:
onomatopoeia
She's tough as nails.
allusion
Don't be such a Scrooge!
simile
Snap, crackle, pop.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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