12. Which sentence contains an idiom?

a. The leaves danced in the wind.

13. What makes a simile different from a metaphor?

c. A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.

a. A simile compares two things directly without using "like" or "as."

b. A simile is more poetic than a metaphor.

d. A simile is always about animals.

14. Which sentence uses repetition?

C. "Run, run, run as fast as you can!"

a. "The dog barked and wagged its tail."

b. "The moon was big, bright, and beautiful."

D. "The bird flew across the sky."

15. Which of these is a simile?

d. "The kitten was as soft as a cloud."

a. "The stars were sparkling diamonds in the sky."

c. "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."

16. What does the metaphor mean? "He has a heart of gold."

a. He is very kind and generous.

d. He is tough and unbreakable.

17. Rewrite this metaphor as a simile: "The sky was a canvas of colors."

b. "The sky looked like an artist’s canvas."

a. "The sky was colorful like a painting."

c. "The sky was as colorful as a sunset."

d. "The sky painted itself beautifully."

18. Which sentence uses an idiom?

c. "I spilled the beans about the surprise party."

a. "The flowers bloomed in the garden."

b. "The baby cried all night long."

d. "The sun rose early this morning."

19. What is hyperbole?

a. A statement that cannot be true and is used for exaggeration

b. A sentence that uses "like" or "as" to compare two things

c. A phrase that has a meaning different from its literal meaning

d. A description that appeals to the five senses

20. Which of the following is an example of repetition?

d. "Never give in, never give in, never, never, never."

a. "The waves crashed against the shore, leaving foam behind."

b. "He ran quickly and silently into the dark woods."

c. "The sun was shining brightly as the birds sang."

21. What is the main difference between repetition and alliteration?

c. Repetition focuses on repeating words or phrases, while alliteration focuses on repeating consonant sounds.

a. Repetition creates rhyme, while alliteration creates rhythm.

b. Repetition is about repeating ideas, while alliteration uses rhyme schemes.

d. Repetition only occurs in poetry, while alliteration occurs in prose.

22. Which of the following is NOT a reason authors use figurative language?

d. To give exact, literal explanations.

b. To help readers connect emotionally.

c. To compare things in unique ways.

23. What does "literal language" mean?

a. Language that means exactly what it says.

b. Language that is meant to confuse the reader.

c. Language that uses exaggeration or comparisons.

d. Language that describes things in an imaginative way.

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ELA Midterm on Figurative Language- Mrs. Saeed

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

1. What is the main purpose of figurative language in writing?

a. To make writing more difficult to understand.

b. To use words beyond their literal meaning.

c. To avoid using descriptive lanugage.

d. To only write about facts.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

2. In the simile "Her voice was as soft as velvet," what two things are being compared?

a. Voice and silk

b. Sound and texture

c. Voice and velvet

d. Softness and volume

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

3. Which example shows personification?

a. "Life is a roller coaster".

b. "The stars winked at us".

c. "Like a diamond in the sky".

d. "As cold as ice".

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CCSS.L.6.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

4. Which type of figurative language is used in "Time is money"?

a. Idiom

b. Hyperbole

c. Metaphor

d. Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

5. What makes "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" an example of alliteration?

a. It uses rhyming words.

b. It repeats vowel sounds.

c. It tells a complete story.

d. It repeats the 'p' sound.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

6. Which phrase is an example of hyperbole?

a. "The wind blew softly"

b. "I've walked a million miles today"

c. "The cat meowed"

d. "Time flies quickly"

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

7. What type of figurative language makes a comparison using "like" or "as"?

a. Metaphor

b. Personification

c. Simile

d. Idiom

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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ELA Midterm on Figurative Language- Mrs. Saeed

23 questions

1. What is the main purpose of figurative language in writing?

2. In the simile "Her voice was as soft as velvet," what two things are being compared?

3. Which example shows personification?

4. Which type of figurative language is used in "Time is money"?

5. What makes "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" an example of alliteration?

6. Which phrase is an example of hyperbole?

7. What type of figurative language makes a comparison using "like" or "as"?

8. In the phrase "Bang! The fireworks exploded," what type of figurative language is "Bang"?

9. "The buzzing bees bounced by the blooming bushes" is an example of:

10. What type of figurative language repeats words or phrases for emphasis?

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