Figurative Language Quiz

What are the two most common types of figurative language?

• Hyperbole and Onomatopoeia

• Simile and Metaphor

• Alliteration and Personification

• Symbolism and Irony

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which words can help you identify a simile?

• Like or As

• Is or Are

• Than or Because

• If or When

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A metaphor states that one thing is another, even though they are not literally the same.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Figurative language is used in poems to convey meanings and interpretations beyond the __________ meaning.

• literal
• fake

• english

• rollie pollie

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which figurative language tool involves the repetition of the first consonant sound in several words?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Symbolism

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why is figurative language important in writing a poem?

• Figurative language is only used for rhyme schemes.
• Figurative language is important in poetry because it creates imagery, evokes emotions, and allows for deeper interpretations.
• It simplifies the meaning of the poem.
• Figurative language is not relevant to poetry.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Figurative language can enhance the emotional significance of passages and transform ordinary descriptions.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the purpose of using figurative language in both literature and poetry?

• To explicitly state facts

• To create layers of meaning

• To simplify complex ideas

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you explain figurative language to a child?

• Figurative language is only used in poetry.
• Figurative language is a way of using words to create images or feelings, rather than just stating facts.
• Figurative language means using words literally.
• Figurative language is a type of grammar rule.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Symbolism and sound devices are examples of figurative language used to enhance the theme of a poem.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6