Quiz: Allusion, Idiom, Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Irony

What is an allusion?

• A figure of speech that refers to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

• A type of punctuation mark used to separate words or phrases.

• A form of poetry that uses exaggerated language and imagery.

• A type of literary genre that focuses on romance and love stories.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of an idiom? a) It's raining cats and dogs b) She's as pretty as a picture c) The sun is shining d) He's a bookworm

• c

• b

• a

• d

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a type of personification.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is a simile? a) The wind howled through the night b) The stars danced in the sky c) The moon is a spotlight d) The flowers bloomed in the garden

• d

• a

• c

• b

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is personification?

• Personification

• A method of cooking

• A form of poetry

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of irony? a) The fire station burned down b) The sun is shining on a rainy day c) The cat chased the mouse d) The teacher praised the student for failing the test

• b

• a

• d

• c

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is an allusion?

• A type of punctuation mark used to separate words or phrases.

• A form of poetry that uses exaggerated language and imagery.

• A type of literary genre that focuses on romance and love stories.

• A figure of speech that refers to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an idiom? a) It's a piece of cake b) The tree swayed in the wind c) The car zoomed down the road d) The dog barked loudly

• d) The dog barked loudly

• c) The car zoomed down the road

• b) The tree swayed in the wind

• a) It's a piece of cake

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor is a literal statement.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is a simile? a) The raindrops fell like tears b) The bird flew high in the sky c) The mountain stood tall and strong d) The river flowed gently

• c

• b

• d

• a

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D