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Figurative Language

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6th Grade

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Figurative Language
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is alliteration?

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm and emphasis.

A literary device that involves the use of similar-sounding words to create a musical effect.

The use of metaphors and similes to enhance the meaning of a text.

A technique where the same vowel sound is repeated in a series of words.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is imagery in literature?

Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

Imagery is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

Imagery involves the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Imagery is a narrative technique that focuses on character development.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a theme in literature?

A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting broader human experiences or societal issues.

A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

A theme is the author's writing style and tone.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an oxymoron?

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

A phrase that describes a situation that is impossible.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is onomatopoeia?

A literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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

A type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is figurative language?

A form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

A type of language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

A straightforward way of communicating ideas without any embellishments or metaphors.

A language that is used exclusively in scientific writing.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific

A grammatical structure used in formal writing

A synonym for a common saying

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