1.43B Figurative Language and Literary Devices Quiz

Which is an example of a METAPHOR?

• Her smile is a beacon of hope.

• The storm raged like a wild beast.

• He was as brave as a lion in battle.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which is an example of a HYPERBOLE?

• She was flushed with excitement.

• The mountain touched the sky.

• His jokes are the funniest in the world.

• Her smile is a beacon of hope.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which is an example of a SIMILE?

• Her room is a pigsty.

• The night sky is a blanket of stars.

• He fought like a lion in the arena.

• The city was a beehive of activity.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which is an example of a PERSONIFICATION?

• The city was a beehive of activity.

• The night sky is a blanket of stars.

• She was over the moon with excitement.

• The sun smiled down on the village.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which is an example of a IRONY?

• She said her new haircut was fabulous as she looked in the mirror and frowned.

• Her luck fled from her like Miley Cyrus from a wrecking ball.

• I’m glad I know sign language, it’s pretty handy.

• He’s in a better place.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which is the best example of IMAGERY?

• The carnival rides spun in a blur of flashing lights, the scent of fried-dough sugar drifting thick in the air.

• The wilted bouquet on her desk drooped lower each day, a reminder of things long past.

• The politician’s speech was polished smooth, like it had been run through a corporate filter.

• As the rain began, the classroom filled with voices, soft as a lullaby.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which is the best example of SYMBOLISM?

• The carnival rides spun in a blur of flashing lights, fried-dough sugar drifting thick in the air.

• The wilted bouquet on her desk drooped lower each day, a reminder of things long past.

• The politician’s speech was polished smooth, like it had been run through a corporate filter.

• As the rain began, the classroom filled with the low murmur of voices, soft as a lullaby.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

In the following text, what is the TONE of the narrator in the opening lines?

“A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats, intermingled with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes.”

• Formal and descriptive

• Lighthearted and playful

• Sarcastic and mocking

• Casual and conversational

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the following text, what is the MOOD at the end of the passage?

“A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats, intermingled with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes.”

• Cheerful and uplifting

• Somber and oppressive

• Excited and energetic

• Nostalgic and wistful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which WORD CHOICE most contribute to the MOOD?

“A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats, intermingled with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes.”

• throngs of bearded men,” “intermingled with women

• sad-colored garments,” “heavily timbered,” “iron spikes

• front of a wooden edifice,” “assembled

• bareheaded,” “hoods,” “hats

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4