Figurative Language Meaning Quiz

Why does the author use the simile "the water sparkled like diamonds" in the story?

• • To describe the size of the stream

• • To illustrate the beauty of the water

• • To show that the water is cold

• • To compare the stream to a road

How does the author's use of personification in "the stream could share secrets" contribute to the meaning of the text?

• • It suggests that streams are dangerous.

• • It proves that Max is afraid.

• • It means the stream is silent.

• • It shows the stream has a magical quality.

What effect does the phrase "his excitement bubbling like a pot of boiling water" have on the passage?

• • It shows that Max is bored.

• • It suggests that Max is nervous.

• • It shows Max's joyful anticipation.

• • It describes the water in the stream.

Which is an example of figurative language used by the author in the text?

• • The ripples danced like fairies in the light.

• • Max walked along the bank.

• • The stream flows through the village.

• • The fish is colorful.

What does the figurative language in paragraph 5 reveal about how Max feels?

• • He feels excited to share the story with others.

• • He feels sad about leaving the stream.

• • He feels scared of the fish.

• • He feels tired from walking.

Why does the author use the simile "eyes that sparkled like stars" in the story?

• • To show how tired Oliver is

• • To illustrate Oliver’s bright and kind nature

• • To describe the forest at night

• • To compare Oliver to a rabbit

How does the author's use of personification in "the acorn dreamed of becoming a mighty oak tree" contribute to the meaning of the text?

• • It suggests that acorns are scary.

• • It indicates that trees can talk.

• • It shows that dreams can be powerful.

• • It means the acorn is sad.

What effect does the phrase "her heart full of hope and joy" have on the passage?

• • It shows Ruby is confused.

• • It suggests Ruby is tired.

• • It describes how Ruby feels about the forest.

• • It emphasizes Ruby’s happiness and inspiration.

Which is an example of figurative language used by the author in the text?

• • The acorn grew stronger with each storm.

• • The little acorn faced challenges.

• • Oliver is a wise owl.

• • Ruby hopped into the clearing.

What does the figurative language in paragraph 5 reveal about how Ruby feels?

• • She feels scared to go home.

• • She feels bored listening to Oliver.

• • She feels grateful for the story.

• • She feels tired after hopping.