2: 5 Figures of Speech Reviewer

What does the metaphor "The ocean swallows the trash that humans produce" suggest?

• A) The ocean is a giant mop

• B) The ocean consumes the garbage generated by humans
  

• C) The ocean regurgitates the trash thrown into it
  

• D) The ocean is unaffected by human waste

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the simile "A friend’s presence is like a medicine to a weary soul" imply?

• A) A friend's presence is harmful
  

• B) A friend's presence brings healing and comfort
  

• C) A friend's presence is like a disease
  

• D) A friend's presence is unnecessary

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the metaphor "He shut the door and bathed himself with his own tears" mean?

• A) He took a shower
  

• B) He cried profusely
  

• C) He enjoyed a peaceful moment
  

• D) He cleaned his room

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What do the personifications in "The sky roared in anger while the heavens cried in grief" signify?

• A) The sky and heavens are silent
  

• B) The sky and heavens are experiencing extreme emotions
  

• C) The sky and heavens are separate entities
  

• D) The sky and heavens are indifferent

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What figure of speech is used in the statement "She walks so slowly she can beat a turtle. "?

• A) Metaphor
  

• B) Simile
  

• C) Hyperbole
  

• D) Personification

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What does the metaphor "Her pride is the wall that keeps her from reconciling with her family" suggest?

• A) Her pride is a bridge connecting her with her family
  

• B) Her pride is a barrier preventing her from reconciling with her family
  

• C) Her pride is a door opening up opportunities with her family
  

• D) Her pride is a window allowing her to see her family clearly

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning conveyed by the personification "Kindness cried in the corner when the rich man passed by a beggar"?

• A) Kindness is indifferent to the beggar's plight
  

• B) Kindness is pleased by the rich man's actions
  

• C) Kindness feels sorrow or distress over the rich man's lack of generosity
  

• D) Kindness is unaware of the situation

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What does the metaphor "Life is a vapor that easily fades away; so enjoy the present like it’s your last day" imply?

• A) Life is everlasting
  

• B) Life is uncertain and fleeting
  

• C) Life is predictable
  

• D) Life is dull and uneventful

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What figure of speech is employed in the statement "The teacher’s instructions were as clear as the water but some still got confused"?

• A) Metaphor
  

• B) Simile
  

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the simile "Darkness is like a lion that may devour us anytime if we don’t guard ourselves well" suggest?

• A) Darkness is friendly and protective
  

• B) Darkness is gentle and soothing
  

• C) Darkness is dangerous and threatening
  

• D) Darkness is harmless and benign

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D