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Figurative Language Lesson

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

Figurative Language Lesson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

To make the writing less engaging

To limit the reader's imagination

To confuse readers with unnecessary complexity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

A metaphor is used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose.

A metaphor is always longer than a simile.

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare them.

A metaphor compares two similar things, while a simile compares two opposite things.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does figurative language enhance the reader's experience?

Figurative language enhances the reader's experience by being overly simplistic, lacking creativity, and limiting imagination.

Figurative language enhances the reader's experience by causing boredom, disconnecting the reader, and providing no emotional impact.

Figurative language enhances the reader's experience by confusing the reader, creating ambiguity, and detracting from the text.

Figurative language enhances the reader's experience by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and adding depth to the text.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Give an example of personification.

The wind whispered through the trees.

The sun is shining brightly.

The mountain stood tall and proud.

The river flowed gently downstream.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define onomatopoeia.

A form of poetry

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

A type of fruit

A mathematical equation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Give an example of alliteration.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Mary had a little lamb.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is imagery in literature?

Imagery in literature is the use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images in the reader's mind.

Imagery in literature is limited to visual descriptions only.

Imagery in literature is the absence of descriptive language in a text.

Imagery in literature refers to the use of musical elements in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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