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Pentathlon Literary Terms

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Pentathlon Literary Terms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'metaphor'?

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

A direct comparison between two unlike things

An exaggeration for effect

A statement that contradicts itself

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The sun was a golden ball

She sells sea shells by the sea shore

The wind whispered through the trees

Time is a thief

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a simile?

To create a rhythm

To make a direct comparison

To exaggerate a statement

To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

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

Identify the literary term: 'The leaves danced in the wind.'

Metaphor

Personification

Simile

Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

The stars were like diamonds in the sky

The classroom was a zoo

He runs as fast as lightning

Her smile was as bright as the sun

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the effect of using hyperbole in literature?

To provide factual information

To create a realistic image

To emphasize a point

To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

The clock ticked loudly

The sun set in the west

The leaves were green

The cake was delicious

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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