Which sentence contains an idiom?
Holiday Figurative Language

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8th Grade
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Emma Bauer
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Mom said we had to save money, so no fancy gifts—we’re tightening our belts this year."
"The cookies in the oven called to me, begging to be eaten."
"The crackling fire filled the room with warmth."
"Why do we have to wait a million years to open gifts?!"
"The kids were over the moon when they saw the presents under the tree."
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example uses allusion?
The Grinch in our neighborhood refused to put up christmas lights
The snow fell softly, as if the heavens were sending blessings.
The icicles sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.
"The Christmas bells sang a merry tune."
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains allusion?
"The star on top of the tree shone brighter than the North Star."
"The bells jingled as the sleigh flew by."
"The snow whispered under their boots."
"The wind howled like a wolf in the night."
"The children built a snowman that resembled Frosty, their magical winter friend."
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains onomatopoeia?
"The jingle bells jingled joyfully."
"The snowflakes danced in the breeze."
"The fire crackled warmly in the hearth."
Both A and C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of figurative language is this? "Santa’s sleigh soared through the night sky, a comet of cheer."
Metaphor
Similie
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: This sentence contains a simile: "The snow was as soft as a fluffy pillow."
TRUE
FALSE
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example uses alliteration?
"The reindeer ran rapidly on the rooftop."
"The tree sparkled like a million diamonds."
"Frost covered the windows with icy lace."
"Santa’s laugh echoed joyfully through the room."
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