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Purpose of Figurative Language

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Purpose of Figurative Language
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a word or expression symbolizing other ways to describe things

figurative language

subject

sensory details

point of view plot

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

To create rhythm and musicality.

To convey emotions and ideas.

To separate stanzas.

To emphasize certain words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

The sun is shining.

The cat meowed.

The wind whispered through the trees.

Her eyes sparkle like diamonds.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an example of figurative language?

The sun is shining.

The cat meowed.

The wind whispered through the trees.

The book is on the table.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An exaggeration so dramatic that it is obviously not true, is called?

Idiom

Simile

Hyperbole

Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman, is called?

Onomatopoeia

Idiom

Imagery

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mom is a real bear when she's mad, is an example of ...

Metaphor

Simile

Imagery

Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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