Figurative Language

Figurative Language

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Figurative Language

Figurative Language

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is onomatopoeia?

A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

A word that has the same meaning as another word.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is figurative language?

A way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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

A method of writing that focuses solely on literal meanings without any comparisons.

A form of language that is used to confuse the reader and obscure the meaning.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a simile?

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why do writers use figurative language?

To make their writing more interesting, to create vivid images, and to emphasize ideas.

To follow strict grammatical rules and avoid creativity.

To limit the use of adjectives and adverbs in their writing.

To confuse the reader and obscure the main point.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

The sun smiled down on us.

The car roared down the street.

The clock ticked loudly in the silence.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is hyperbole?

A literal statement that conveys the truth.

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

To make writing more complex and difficult to understand.

To enhance the reader's experience by making descriptions more vivid and engaging.

To reduce the length of the text and make it more concise.

To eliminate the need for descriptive language altogether.

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