Figurative Language in Reading Passages

What does the word symbolize mean in literature?

• To draw in picture form.

• To represent or exemplify

• To bang two cymbals together.

• To mark in a key on a map.

What is imagery in a text? Select all that apply.

• Descriptive language

• Straight-forward language

• Basic definitions and facts.

• Descriptions that evoke the five senses.

What is the connotation of a word or phrase?

• The emotion of the speaker using the word.

• The dictionary definition

• The correct spelling

• The associated emotions and imagery

What is a metaphor in literature?

• A) A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• B) A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature.

• C) A figure of speech that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• D) A long narrative poem.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• A) The wind whispered through the trees.

• B) The cat sat on the mat.

• C) The sun is a star.

• D) The book was on the table.

What does hyperbole mean in figurative language?

• A) An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• B) A statement that is scientifically proven.

• C) A type of irony.

• D) A form of alliteration.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

• A) Her smile was bright.

• B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• C) The sun was bright.

• D) Her smile was the sun.

What is the purpose of using alliteration in poetry?

• A) To create a musical effect.

• B) To confuse the reader.

• C) To provide factual information.

• D) To lengthen the poem.

Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?

• A) The bacon sizzled in the pan.

• B) The sky is blue.

• C) She is very tall.

• D) The book is interesting.

What is the effect of using imagery in a passage?

• A) It helps the reader visualize the scene.

• B) It makes the passage longer.

• C) It provides a summary.

• D) It confuses the reader.