Figurative Language

What does 'the classroom was a zoo' mean?

• It means the classroom was very quiet and peaceful.

• It indicates that the classroom was chaotic or noisy, similar to a zoo.

• It suggests that the classroom was well-organized and structured.

• It implies that the classroom was filled with animals.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase with a literal meaning

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning

• A type of metaphor

• A grammatical rule in language

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

• Both similes and metaphors use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

• A simile and a metaphor are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What does 'the stars danced in the sky' mean?

• It describes a scientific phenomenon of stars moving.

• It is an example of personification, suggesting that the stars appear to move or twinkle in a lively way.

• It refers to a specific constellation in the night sky.

• It indicates that the stars are falling from the sky.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself for effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to animals.

What is personification?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in a phrase.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• A poetic device that involves the repetition of vowel sounds.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary technique that involves the use of exaggerated statements.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents

• A type of figurative language

• A literary device used for rhyme

• A synonym for alliteration

Why is figurative language important in literature?

• It simplifies complex ideas for the reader.

• It enhances the reader's experience by adding depth, emotion, and creativity to the text.

• It makes the text longer and more complicated.

• It is only used for poetic works and not in prose.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of poem that uses rhyme and rhythm.

• A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth.