Imagery and Hyperbole Practice

Which of the following sentences contains imagery?

• I did my homework.

• The sunflowers nodded their golden heads in the gentle breeze.

• She is very tall.

• Mathematics is interesting.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the hyperbole.

• I have a ton of homework.

• The cat is under the table.

• He reads a book a day.

• The water is cold.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What effect does imagery have in a text?

• It makes the text longer.

• It helps the reader visualize the scene or concept.

• It makes the text more difficult to understand.

• It changes the meaning of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which hyperbole expresses being hungry?

• I could eat a sandwich.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I would like some pizza.

• I haven't eaten in an hour.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• She passed the test.

• The thunder roared like a lion in the night.

• He is a good friend.

• The equation is incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Choose the sentence that is a hyperbole.

• She runs fast.

• I've told you a million times.

• The book is on the table.

• The sky is blue.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

How does imagery contribute to a reader's experience?

• By providing factual information.

• By making the text more confusing.

• By engaging the reader's senses.

• By shortening the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of these is a hyperbole to express tiredness?

• I'm a little tired.

• I need to sleep soon.

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a year.

• I went to bed late last night.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which statement is an example of hyperbole related to sadness?

• I'm feeling a bit sad today.

• I'm so sad I could drown in a sea of tears.

• I didn't enjoy the movie.

• It's a gloomy day.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

• To correct grammatical errors.

• To argue a point more effectively.

• To bring the text to life for the reader.

• To make the text shorter.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5