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Figurative Language Test

Authored by Karen Miles

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Figurative Language Test
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Match the example with the correct type of figurative language.

The ring represents our new life.

Metaphor

I'll let you win, when pigs fly.

Symbol

I am a machine.

Simile

I haven't seen you in forever.

Hyperbole

He has a brain like a computer.

Personification

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A Civil War nurse, Clara Barton was called the “angel of the battlefield.” This metaphor compares –

The Civil War to Clara Barton

Clara Barton to an angel

An angel to the battlefield

Clara Barton to a nurse

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

It took me forever to do my homework last night. Why is this a good example of hyperbole?

The homework literally never ended.

There really was no homework last night.

The homework took a really long time, but not actually forever.

The homework was really difficult, but I did my best.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is most likely meant to be literal, not figurative?

The sun is shining brightly.

The moon winked at me.

The city lights are stars on the horizon.

There are tons of books about outer space in this library!

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The lake shimmers like glass. What is the purpose of this simile?

To say that the lake is full of water

To prove that the lake is beautiful

To say that the lake is made of glass

To describe the lake as smooth and shiny

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of these statements contains a hyperbole?

The basket is full of apples.

This apple is absolutely delicious.

She hasn’t stopped talking about your apple pie all year.

Apple pie is often considered a symbol of America.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement contains the BEST example of personification?

The dog excitedly wagged his tail.

My dog is as cuddly as a teddy bear.

Dogs love to chew on bones.

The dog at the shelter begged me to adopt him.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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