Literal and Figurative Language Quiz

Identify the literal language example in the following sentence:

• The moon is glowing softly.

• The stars are dancing in the sky.

• The clouds are weeping tears of joy.

• The sun is shining brightly.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the literal language example in the following sentence:

• The flowers danced in the wind.

• The dog ran in the park.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun is shining brightly.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the figurative language example in the following sentence: The stars danced in the in the sky.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the figurative language example in the following sentence: The wind whispered through the trees.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Differentiate between literal and figurative language in the following sentence: He has a heart of gold.

• The sentence 'He has a heart of gold' is an example of figurative language, as it is not meant to be taken literally but rather to convey that the person is kind and generous.

• The sentence is an example of literal language because it describes a physical characteristic of the person.

• The sentence is an example of figurative language because it is meant to be taken literally.

• The sentence is an example of figurative language because it is a direct statement without any hidden meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Differentiate between literal and figurative language in the following sentence: The book is a treasure trove of information.

• The sentence uses literal language because the book is actually a treasure trove.

• The sentence uses figurative language because the book is made of treasure and information.

• The sentence uses literal language because the book is not really a treasure trove.

• The sentence 'The book is a treasure trove of information' uses figurative language, as it is not meant to be taken literally but rather to convey that the book contains a lot of valuable information.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Pick a sentence using literal language.

• The ocean is laughing hysterically.

• The moon is singing loudly.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The stars are dancing gracefully.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Pick a sentence using literal language.

• The flowers are whispering secrets to the wind.

• The stars are dancing in the night sky.

• The moon is singing a sweet lullaby.

• The sun is shining brightly in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Pick a sentence using figurative language.

• The book is heavy as a rock.

• The flower is as red as a tomato.

• The cat is as fast as a cheetah.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Pick a sentence using figurative language.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The cat is as big as a house.

• The flowers danced in the wind.

• The sky is as blue as the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4