Figurative Language and Inference Quiz

What figurative language is used when Perseus says, "Take my winged slippers. They will fly you away from all harm"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What inference can you make about Perseus's character based on his promise to bring honor?

• He is boastful.

• He is cowardly.

• He is honorable and brave.

• He is indifferent.

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Medusa is dangerous?

• Perseus uses a shield to approach her.

• Medusa is described as beautiful.

• Medusa is asleep when Perseus arrives.

• Perseus talks to her directly.

What does the phrase "the snakes from her head reaching out toward him" suggest about Medusa?

• She is friendly.

• She is aggressive.

• She is scared.

• She is indifferent.

What can you infer about Andromeda's feelings when she says, "Kind sir, you have returned a life to me I thought had been stolen"?

• She is angry.

• She is grateful.

• She is confused.

• She is indifferent.

What figurative language is used in "A breeze moves her hair softly as a whisper"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does Perseus mean when he says, "The sea monster will eat no more"?

• He will feed the monster.

• He will defeat the monster.

• He will run away from the monster.

• He will hide from the monster.

What evidence from the text shows that Perseus is protective of Andromeda?

• He asks about her crime.

• He frees her from the chains.

• He ignores her.

• He leaves her alone.

What inference can you make about Polydectes's character when he says, "Perseus, you live to see another day! How very clever you are!"?

• He is genuinely impressed.

• He is sarcastic.

• He is indifferent.

• He is scared.

What does the phrase "Perseus raises his sword" suggest about his intentions?

• He is preparing to attack.

• He is surrendering.

• He is running away.

• He is hiding.