Understanding Figurative Language
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in literature?
To make the text longer
To replace ordinary language
To enhance descriptions and connect with the reader
To confuse the reader
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does sensory language appeal to?
Historical facts
The five senses
Logical reasoning
Mathematical concepts
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
A metaphor directly states one thing is another
A simile directly states one thing is another
A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison
There is no difference
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is personification?
Giving animal qualities to humans
Giving human qualities to non-human entities
Using 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons
Describing objects using the five senses
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
The wind whispered through the trees
She was a shining star
Break a leg
The sun smiled down on us
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of figurative language is 'The leaves danced in the wind'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?
The curtain of night
Boom
He is a lion in battle
As busy as a bee
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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