Figurative Language Quiz 1-Jan.13 Period 1

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day.

• The cat purred loudly.

• The fire crackled and popped.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the phrase “the plane clawed for altitude” suggest?

• The plane was flying smoothly.

• The plane was struggling to rise.

• The plane was landing.

• The pilot was calm.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence: “The heart of the valley was beating”?

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the effect of personification in a story?

• It makes inanimate objects seem alive.

• It makes the story more factual.

• It adds humor to the story.

• It confuses the reader.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: “Her laughter bubbled like a fountain.”

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Why might an author use the word “whispered” instead of “said”?

• To create a loud tone.

• To show anger.

• To create a soft or secretive tone.

• To confuse the reader.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In the phrase, “The night whispered of distant thunder,” what mood does the word 'whispered' create?

• Peaceful

• Tense

• Cheerful

• Angry

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In *Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry*, what does the phrase “the shadows seemed darker than ever before” suggest?

• It was daytime.

• The setting was peaceful.

• There was a sense of danger.

• The characters were happy.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the effect of vivid word choices like “quivering” and “shaking” in the description of the valley in *Esperanza Rising*?

• They make the valley seem still and calm.

• They make the valley seem alive and dynamic.

• They make the valley seem boring.

• They confuse the reader.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of vivid word choice?

• “The cat was on the mat.”

• “The shimmering stars lit up the inky black sky.”

• “It was very dark outside.”

• “The sun is hot.”

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5