
Exploring Figurative Language: Similes, Metaphors, and More

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using figurative language?
To follow grammar rules
To make writing more effective and impactful
To reduce the effectiveness of writing
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a simile use to compare two different things?
Human characteristics
Sounds of objects
The words 'like' or 'as'
Direct comparison
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
As busy as a bee
Sizzling bacon
My teacher is a dragon
The clock yelled at me
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound
Repetition of consonant sounds
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
Giving non-human things human characteristics
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows personification?
The wind whispered
She is a rose
As shiny as a star
A loud boom
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does alliteration focus on?
The sound of words
The first consonant sound
Comparison using 'as'
Human-like qualities
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
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
Bright and beautiful
A ticking clock
Buzzing like a bee
The sly, slithering snake snuck into the shed
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a type of figurative language discussed?
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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