Figurative Language Impact on Text

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in a text?

• To make the text longer

• To provide exact definitions

• To add depth and insight

• To simplify complex ideas

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is the sunshine of my life.

• The rain fell like bullets on the roof.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

What does simile use to compare two unlike things?

• Action verbs

• Like or as

• Direct statements

• Personification

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The cake was calling my name.

• She is a night owl.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

How does figurative language affect the reader's imagination?

• It confuses the reader.

• It limits the reader's understanding.

• It enhances the reader's imagination.

• It provides clear, straightforward facts.

What is the effect of using hyperbole in a text?

• It creates a literal meaning.

• It exaggerates to emphasize a point.

• It makes the text more factual.

• It simplifies complex concepts.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of figurative language?

• To convey emotions

• To make the text more persuasive

• To directly inform with facts

• To create vivid imagery

What does an idiom typically do in a text?

• It provides a direct and literal explanation.

• It adds unnecessary complexity.

• It expresses a meaning not deducible from the individual words.

• It clarifies scientific concepts.

Why might an author use onomatopoeia in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To mimic the sound of actions or things

• To provide statistical data

• To make the story shorter

What is the effect of using alliteration in a piece of text?

• It creates a musical effect to enhance the reading experience.

• It provides a detailed explanation of technical terms.

• It reduces the importance of the main idea.

• It directly states the author's intentions.