Figure of Speech Practice
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The wind mocked and teased the sailors. Which type of figure of speech (simile, metaphor, or personification) is used in the sentence?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anna’s new job is a rollercoaster ride. Which type of figure of speech (simile, metaphor, or personification) is used in the sentence?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stars were like diamonds. What two things are being compared in the figure of speech in the sentence?
Stars and diamonds
Stars and the moon
Diamonds and gold
Stars and the sun
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The boats bobbed back and forth like rocking horses. What is the author trying to communicate with the figure of speech in the sentence?
The boats were moving smoothly.
The boats were stationary.
The boats were sinking.
The boats were being repaired.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of figure of speech is used in the sentence "Her voice was as clear as a bell"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of figure of speech is used in the sentence "The sea was angry"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of figure of speech is used in the sentence "As captain of the volleyball team, Rasheeda was a rock"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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