Analyze Figurative Language

The phrase "a little knot of small vertical black shapes" is used to describe the people. What does this figurative language imply?

• The people are scattered and disorganized.

• The people are united and strong.

• The people are clustered and vulnerable.

• The people are invisible and hidden.

Answer explanation

The phrase "a little knot of small vertical black shapes" suggests that the people are grouped closely together, indicating a sense of clustering. This imagery also conveys vulnerability, as they appear small and possibly overwhelmed.

The phrase "an almost noiseless and blinding flash of light" is used in the passage. What does this figurative language convey?

• The light is gentle and soothing.

• The light is sudden and overwhelming.

• The light is dim and flickering.

• The light is constant and steady.

Answer explanation

The phrase "an almost noiseless and blinding flash of light" suggests a sudden and intense experience, as the combination of "blinding" and "flash" conveys an overwhelming burst of light, making the correct choice "The light is sudden and overwhelming."

What does the phrase "a kind of fascination paralysed my actions" suggest about the narrator's state of mind?

• The narrator is physically unable to move.

• The narrator is torn between fear and curiosity.

• The narrator is uninterested in the Martians.

• The narrator is eager to leave the scene.

Answer explanation

The phrase "a kind of fascination paralysed my actions" indicates that the narrator is captivated yet immobilized by a mix of fear and curiosity about the Martians, leading to an internal conflict.

In the text, the "leash of thin black whips" is used to describe the Martians' appendages. What does this figurative language imply?

• The Martians are friendly and harmless.

• The Martians are restrained and controlled.

• The Martians have tentacle-like arms that move quickly.

• The Martians are weak and fragile.

Answer explanation

The phrase "leash of thin black whips" suggests that the Martians' appendages are not only flexible but also potentially controlled or restrained, indicating a sense of dominance or manipulation rather than friendliness.

The use of words or language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words is known as (a)   .

• Figurative Language

• Symbolism

• Mood

Figurative Language: “For instance, if you train a dog to eat potatoes and then afterwards put a piece of meat in front of him, he’ll snap at it, it’s his nature. And if you give a man a little bit of authority he behaves just the same way, he snaps at it too." This is an example of _ (a)  

• metaphor

• simile

• irony

What is the purpose of analyzing the author's use of figurative language in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To limit the reader's imagination

• To enhance the reader's understanding and create imagery

• To eliminate descriptive details

The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?" The underlined sentence that is written in red font shows which TWO examples of figurative language?

• allusion

• personification

• idiom

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

Amanda describes the way Ellen eats her sandwich as disgustingly neat. This means Amanda is most likely

• frustrated that she isn't that neat herself

• grossed out by Ellen's neatness

• too perfect to eat in front of everyone.

• ashamed to have Ellen in the group with her

Amanda describes the way Ellen eats her sandwich as disgustingly neat. This means Amanda is most likely

• frustrated that she isn't that neat herself

• grossed out by Ellen's neatness

• too perfect to eat in front of everyone.

• ashamed to have Ellen in the group with her