Which sentence uses personification?

The mountain stood proudly above the valley.

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates imagery.

The warm, gooey chocolate cake melted in my mouth, filling me with happiness.

Which sentence uses a metaphor to describe the city?

The city was as busy as a beehive.

Read the following sentence: "The old house groaned and creaked as the wind blew." What type of figurative language is used, and how does it affect the mood of the sentence?

Personification; it makes the house seem alive and possibly spooky.

Simile; it makes the house seem friendly.

Metaphor; it makes the house seem small.

Imagery; it makes the house seem colorful.

A writer describes a character’s fear by saying, "Her heart was a drum, pounding loudly in her chest." What two types of figurative language are used, and how do they work together to create meaning?

Metaphor and imagery; they compare her heart to a drum and help the reader imagine the feeling.

Simile and imagery; they compare her heart to a drum and describe the sound.

Personification and simile; they give the heart human qualities and compare it to a drum.

Imagery and personification; they describe the heart and give it human traits.

Read the sentence: "The fog wrapped its cold fingers around the town." What effect does the use of personification have on the reader?

It helps the reader imagine the fog as a living thing, creating a mysterious or eerie mood.

It makes the fog seem friendly and warm.

It compares the fog to a blanket.

It describes the color of the fog.

A poet writes, "The river sang a lullaby as it flowed past the village." What type of figurative language is used, and what does it suggest about the river?

Personification; the river is given the human ability to sing, suggesting it is gentle and soothing.

Simile; the river is being compared to a singer.

Metaphor; the river is a lullaby.

Imagery; the river is described in detail.

Read the following sentence: "The garden was a rainbow of colors, bursting with the scent of fresh flowers." Which two types of figurative language are used, and how do they enhance the description?

Metaphor and imagery; they compare the garden to a rainbow and appeal to the senses.

Simile and personification; they compare the garden to a rainbow and give it human traits.

Personification and imagery; they give the garden human traits and describe its colors.

Simile and imagery; they use "like" or "as" and appeal to the senses.

A story says, "The clock stared at me from across the room, counting down the minutes until the test began." What is the effect of the figurative language in this sentence?

It makes the clock seem alive and creates a sense of pressure or anxiety.

It describes the clock’s color.

It compares the clock to a person using "like" or "as."

It appeals to the sense of taste.

25-26: Figurative Language - Day 2

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.4.5A, L.6.5A, L.4.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

The wind whispered through the trees.

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

The classroom was a zoo.

The cake tasted sweet.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Giving human qualities to non-human things

A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

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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

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence contains personification?

The leaves danced in the wind.

The sky was blue.

The dog barked loudly.

The apple was red.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is imagery?

A type of poem

Language that appeals to the senses

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Giving objects human traits

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

The clouds were like cotton balls.

The stars danced playfully in the sky.

The classroom was a zoo.

The cake was as sweet as honey.

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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

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best uses imagery?

The sun is hot.

The bright orange sun sank slowly behind the purple mountains, painting the sky with streaks of pink and gold.

The sun set.

The sun is like a ball.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

The thunder roared angrily.

The snow was a white blanket.

Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

The rain tapped on the window.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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25-26: Figurative Language - Day 2

20 questions

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

What is a metaphor?

Which sentence contains personification?

What is imagery?

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Which sentence best uses imagery?

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The angry storm pounded on the roof"?

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The classroom was buzzing with excitement."

Which sentence uses personification?

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