Purpose of Figurative Language

In the book, the author writes, "The night was a blanket, covering the city." What is the purpose of this metaphor?

• To show that the city is warm.

• To suggest that the city is hidden or quiet at night.

• To indicate that the city is asleep.

• To imply that the city is cold.

What is the author's purpose in using the metaphor "life was a rollercoaster" in the story?

• To describe a fun and exciting experience.

• To illustrate the ups and downs of the character's life.

• To show that the character loves amusement parks.

• To indicate that the character is afraid of heights.

In the book, the author writes, "His heart was a drum, pounding in his chest." What does this figurative language suggest?

• The character is calm and relaxed.

• The character is feeling musical.

• The character is nervous or excited.

• The character is physically active.

Why might the author have chosen to describe the city as "a jungle of concrete and steel"?

• To highlight the city's natural beauty.

• To emphasise the complexity and chaos of the urban environment.

• To suggest that the city is a dangerous place.

• To show that the city is full of wildlife.

Why do writers use figurative language when they tell a story? Think about how the figurative language in The Ravine improved the story.

Why do people use figurative language?

• To make writing more interesting and to create images in the reader's head.

• To use fancy big words.

• To make their writing longer.

• To create a universal truth or deeper message. 

Why do people use figurative language?

• 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.

• Because Beyonce uses it in her songs. 

Why do people use figurative language?

• To be grammatically correct.

• To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasize and idea and make a point.

• To structure their writing into paragraphs.

• Because it sounds nice in songs.

What is one reason authors use figurative language?

• to annoy readers

• to create an idea

• to create mood

• to make reading harder

Why do writers use figurative language when they tell a story? Think about how the figurative language in The Ravine improved the story.

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