Ender's Game Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile in Ender's Game?

• He was similar to a stick insect, thin and frail.

• He was as thin and frail as a stick insect.

• He was a stick insect, thin and frail.

• He was like a stick insect, thin and frail.

Which of the following is an example of personification in Ender's Game?

• The trees whispering to Ender

• The wind blowing through Ender's hair

• The rain crying for Ender

• The stars watching Ender

Which of the following is an example of symbolism in Ender's Game?

• Ender's relationship with his sister

• The battle with the buggers

• The training simulations

• The game of the Giant's Drink

Which of the following is an example of irony in Ender's Game?

• Ender being praised for his peaceful nature

• Ender failing his final exam

• Ender being demoted to a lower rank

• Ender being chosen as the commander of the fleet

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The enemy's gate is down'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The room was as cold as ice'?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

• simile

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The stars were shining brightly'?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The enemy's gate is down'?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How does figurative language in "Enders Game" add depth, feeling, understanding to the story? Use 3 examples from the text to defend your answer.