Exploring Figurative Language Concepts
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of figurative language?
To confuse the reader
To use literal meanings
To express ideas creatively
To make sentences longer
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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
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
You are a rose
It’s raining cats and dogs
I am a nightmare dressed like a daydream
You are sweet as a rose
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'Achilles heel' allude to?
A type of cookie
A character in a play
A weak spot
A famous road
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
It’s raining cats and dogs
Sarah smelled the sweet salty snacks
The roses wept for their wilted friend
The flowers were the most vibrant in the world
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is hyperbole?
A word that makes a sound
A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'
An exaggeration to make a point
A reference to another text
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CCSS.L.6.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The flowers were the most vibrant in the world
The roses wept for their wilted friend
It’s raining cats and dogs
Sarah smelled the sweet salty snacks
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is alliteration?
A word that makes a sound
A humorous use of words
Two or more nearby words that begin with the same sound
A nicer way of saying something
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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