G9 Language Development Figurative Language
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English
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9th Grade
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Maidei Munemo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has the more positive connotation?
inexpensive
cheap
Answer explanation
The word 'inexpensive' has a more positive connotation compared to 'cheap' because cheap has a more negative associations with it than inexpensive.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative connotation?
home
shack
Answer explanation
The word 'shack' has a more negative connotation compared to 'home' because shack means a run-down building as opposed to home, which connotes comfort and family.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Old news" is an example of which type of figurative language?
metaphor
simile
onomatopoeia
oxymoron
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sound of rain hitting the roof was compared to small pellets falling.
Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?
simile
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The clouds sobbed, drenching the earth with their tears.
Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
personification
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has the more positive connotation?
casual
apathetic
Answer explanation
The word 'casual' has a more positive connotation compared to 'apathetic' because it connotes more easygoing playfulness while apathetic connotes complete disregard for something.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Chokun could hear the sound of freedom echoing in his ears every time he revved the car's engine.
Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?
personification
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
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