Understanding Figurative Language

Irony most likely means which of the following?

• The same things said in the same way

• to express something
  other than and especially the opposite of
  the literal meaning

• When you show emotion

• When you try not to show emotion

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a simile does not.

• Metaphors can only compare human characteristics, while similes can compare anything.

• Similes are used only in poetry, while metaphors are used in prose.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

Which example shows a metaphor?

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He is the apple of my eye.

• The car complained as it started.

• The cake was like a cloud.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He has a heart of stone.

What does personification rely on?

• Literal descriptions.

• Sound effects.

• Human-like qualities.

• Exaggeration.

What does hyperbole aim to achieve?

• Create a vivid sensory experience.

• Provide a literal comparison.

• Give human traits to non-human entities.

• Exaggerate for dramatic effect.

Which statement is true about hyperboles?

• They are always based on true stories.

• They are used to understate situations.

• They make stories less interesting.

• They often contain humor.

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Brightness

• Whisper

• Crash

• Silence

What distinguishes onomatopoeia from other words?

• It describes colors.

• It explains emotions.

• It represents numbers.

• It imitates sounds.

What is alliteration primarily used for?

• Giving objects human characteristics.

• Comparing two unlike things.

• Creating a memorable phrase.

• Describing sounds accurately.