Figurative Language Mastery Quiz Block 3

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• Charlens said the wind whispered through the trees.

• Rihanna's smile was a ray of sunshine.

• Luciana noticed the stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Landis ran as fast as a cheetah.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "Charlens and Stevie's classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Rihanna said, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" during lunch break. What is the meaning of the hyperbole in her sentence?

• The speaker is literally capable of eating a horse.

• The speaker is extremely hungry.

• The speaker dislikes horses.

• The speaker is exaggerating for comedic effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

During a storytelling session, Charlens exclaimed, "Which sentence best demonstrates personification?"

• The thunder roared angrily in the night.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The blanket was as soft as a cloud.

• He is a shining star in the class.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Jenessie and Fednaica watched as the dove flew over the battlefield during their history class discussion.

• The dove represents peace amidst conflict.

• The dove is a sign of danger.

• The dove is a literal bird flying.

• The dove symbolizes victory.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Analyze the use of symbolism in the sentence: "The old oak tree stood as a guardian of the village."

• The tree is a literal guardian.

• The tree symbolizes strength and protection.

• The tree is a symbol of age.

• The tree represents the village's history.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Russi and Landis were discussing how quickly their school years were passing by. Landis said, "Time is a thief that steals our moments." Determine the figurative language in Landis's statement.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the metaphor "He has a heart of stone" imply about the person?

• The person is physically strong.

• The person is emotionally cold and unfeeling.

• The person is very stubborn.

• The person is very reliable.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Luciana's teacher told her, "The world is your oyster," when she graduated at the top of her class. Identify the figurative language in the sentence.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D