What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To lengthen the text

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more engaging

• To provide factual information

Which figurative language device compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• Bang

• Bittersweet

• Walking encyclopedia

• Quiet as a mouse

What is the term for words that have the same or very similar meanings?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Homonyms

• Idioms

Which word relationship involves words with opposite meanings?

• Antonyms

• Metaphors

• Homonyms

• Synonyms

What does the term 'nuance' refer to in word meanings?

• Opposite meanings

• Subtle differences

• Exact definitions

• Sound similarities

What is the denotation of the word 'bolt'?

• To sit quietly

• To speak loudly

• To walk slowly

• To run away suddenly

In the context of nuances, what does 'connotation' refer to?

• The opposite meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural association of a word

• The sound of a word

• The literal meaning of a word

What is the first step in creating a 'language house' craft?

• Drawing doorknobs

• Labeling the doors

• Folding construction paper in half

• Cutting out windows

How many different types of figurative language doors are included in the 'language house' craft?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five