Mrs. B's 8th Grade Figurative Language Quiz

"I had so much homework. I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!" What type of figurative language is used here?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

Answer explanation

The speaker is using exaggeration to emphasize the amount of homework they had, suggesting that it was impossible to carry it all without a pickup truck. This is an example of hyperbole, which is a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

"The wind roared" is an example of

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

Answer explanation

"The wind roared" is an example of personification because it attributes human characteristics (roaring) to a non-human entity (the wind). Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to abstract concepts or inanimate objects, making them more relatable and vivid for the reader. In this case, the wind is described as roaring, which is a human action, creating a vivid image and emphasizing the power and intensity of the wind.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

“Her face is like a sunbeam,” is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Symbolism

Answer explanation

The phrase "Her face is like a sunbeam" compares the girl's face to a sunbeam using the word "like," indicating that it is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this case, it suggests that the girl's face is radiant, bright, and full of warmth, just like a sunbeam.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the phrase "He is the mountain" suggest about the man's character?

• He is gentle and kind.

• He is strong and stable.

• He is quick and agile.

• He is quiet and shy.

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as." In the phrase "He is the mountain," the man is directly compared to a mountain, suggesting that he possesses qualities associated with mountains, such as strength, stability, and immovability. This comparison creates a vivid image and adds depth to the description of the man's character.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a literary technique in which two contradictory words come together for a special effect? For example, original copy or jumbo shrimp?

• Simile

• Oxymoron

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

An oxymoron is a literary technique in which two contradictory words are used together to create a special effect. It is a figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms, such as "original copy" or "jumbo shrimp." This technique is used to create emphasis, add humor, or make a point. Unlike a simile or metaphor, which compare two things, an oxymoron directly combines contradictory words. Therefore, the correct answer is oxymoron.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"Let us go forth and lead the land we love" contains an example of what type of figurative language?

• Mood

• Onomatopoeia

• Theme

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The phrase "let us go forth and lead" contains the repetition of the "l" sound, which is an example of alliteration. Alliteration is a literary device where the initial consonant sounds in neighboring words are repeated. In this case, the repetition of the "l" sound creates a rhythmic and musical effect, emphasizing the action of going forth and leading.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

“The tropical storm slept for two days” is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The given sentence, "The tropical storm slept for two days," is an example of personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. In this case, the tropical storm is being given the human quality of sleeping, which is an act that only humans can do.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following contains an example of allusion?

• She is like the wind through my trees.

• Life's a dance you learn as you go.

• We're from the country, and we like it that way.

• As the angels sing an old Hank Williams song, time marches on.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "As the angels sing an old Hank Williams song, time marches on." This sentence contains an example of allusion because it references an old Hank Williams song, implying that the situation or feeling being described is similar to the emotions evoked by that song.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the use of words and phrases in an unusual way? Writers often use this to make their writing more colorful, powerful, and interesting. Examples include simile, metaphor, irony, and personification.

• Figurative language

• Rhyming couplet

• Text feature

• Sensory images

Answer explanation

Figurative language is the correct answer because it refers to the use of words and phrases in an unusual way. Writers use figurative language, such as simile, metaphor, irony, and personification, to add color, power, and interest to their writing. This type of language helps to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions in the reader.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a hungry wolf.

   

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• Her heart is a cold, empty room.

• The clock ticked away the seconds.

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." In option (c), the heart is compared to a cold, empty room, conveying a sense of loneliness and emotional emptiness.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D