Purpose of Figurative Language

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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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.W.9-10.2D
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.W.9-10.2D
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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