Figurative Language Quizizz Extension Test

What is figurative language?

• Simple and straightforward language in writing

• Direct explanation of meaning in writing

• Non-literal wording that adds creativity to writing

• Literal wording that adds creativity to writing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Why use figurative language in writing?

• To limit the reader's understanding

• To confuse the reader

• To create different images or arguments for the reader

• To make the writing boring

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What type of figurative language is 'You look like a million bucks'?

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Metaphor

• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which type of figurative language uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

• Synecdoche

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Symbolism

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What type of figurative language is 'The sun greeted me this morning'?

• Synecdoche

• Symbolism

• Personification

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

In which type of figurative language does a word become linked with a larger concept?

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Personification

• Metonymy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What type of figurative language is 'It's raining cats and dogs outside'?

• Metaphor

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which type of figurative language compares two things that share one attribute?

• Symbolism

• Simile

• Synecdoche

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What type of figurative language is 'The black night crept upon us'?

• Synecdoche

• Symbolism

• Personification

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does figurative language enhance writing?

• By making the writing boring

• By engaging the reader better

• By confusing the reader

• By limiting the reader's understanding

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4