
Figurative Language Analysis Quiz

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English
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7th Grade
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Teresa Lister
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break." What is the author implying with this metaphor?
The classroom was full of animals.
The classroom was noisy and chaotic.
The classroom was organized and quiet.
The classroom was empty.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the poem, the author writes, "Her smile was as bright as the sun." What is the author trying to convey with this simile?
Her smile was warm and comforting.
Her smile was blinding.
Her smile was as hot as the sun.
Her smile was rare.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Consider the phrase: "The wind whispered through the trees." What type of figurative language is used here, and what does it suggest?
Metaphor; it suggests the wind is a person.
Simile; it suggests the wind is gentle.
Personification; it suggests the wind is gentle and soft.
Hyperbole; it suggests the wind is loud.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the story, the author describes the city as "a jungle of concrete and steel." What is the author suggesting with this metaphor?
The city is full of wildlife.
The city is dangerous and wild.
The city is peaceful and serene.
The city is small and rural.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the imagery in the following sentence: "The golden leaves danced in the crisp autumn air." What mood does this imagery create?
A mood of sadness and despair.
A mood of warmth and joy.
A mood of fear and anxiety.
A mood of confusion and chaos.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's intent in using the metaphor "time is a thief" in the poem?
To suggest that time is valuable.
To suggest that time steals moments from our lives.
To suggest that time is slow.
To suggest that time is predictable.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Interpret the simile: "He was as brave as a lion." What quality is being highlighted about the person?
His intelligence.
His strength.
His bravery.
His speed.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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