2/26 Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She was as mad as a wet cat.'

• A type of metaphor that uses direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human things.

What is an allusion?

• A direct quotation from a literary work.

• A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

• A detailed description of a character in a story.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

What is an example of hyperbole?

• 'I could sleep for a thousand years.'

• 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• 'This bag weighs a ton.'

• 'He runs faster than the wind.'

Why is understanding figurative language important?

• It helps readers comprehend deeper meanings in texts and appreciate the creativity of language.

• It makes reading more difficult and confusing for students.

• It is only relevant in poetry and not in prose.

• It allows readers to ignore the literal meanings of words.

What is figurative language?

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

• Language that is straightforward and has a single meaning.

• Language that is used only in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• Language that uses complex vocabulary and jargon.

What is an example of an allusion?

• 'He has the Midas touch.'

• 'To be or not to be.'

• 'The world is a stage.'

• 'A rose by any other name.'

What is personification?

• Giving human traits to something that is not human. Example: 'My alarm clock yells at me every morning to get out of bed!'

• A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A form of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly.

What is an example of a simile?

• 'He runs like the wind.' This compares his running speed to the wind using 'like'.

• 'He is as brave as a lion.' This compares his bravery to that of a lion.

• 'The stars danced in the sky.' This describes the stars as if they were dancing.

• 'Time is a thief.' This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a simile directly states that one thing is another.

• A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that does not involve comparison.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

• To provide a literal description of events and actions.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To confuse the reader with ambiguous meanings.