Fun Figures of Speech
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make its point.
simile
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
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CCSS.L.11-12.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The rich fields were the farmer’s treasure." is an example of...
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statement is a personification?
The leaves whisper their secrets to one another.
The sun is a ball of fire.
His lips were as white as vinegar when he broke her mom’s favorite vase.
The baby is as meek as a lamb.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She was so hungry she could eat a horse.
personification
metonymy
simile
hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why do literary writers use figurative language?
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
To be grammatically correct.
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
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CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
Photography is one of my hobbies.
I own an expensive camera.
I like to visit art museums.
Photos of me are always really good.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
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