Figurative Language and Similes

The video provides instructions for answering figurative language questions in 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'. It explains the assignment's point value and details the use of similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperboles. Examples are provided to illustrate each type, with a focus on identifying and explaining the figurative language used. The video concludes with guidance on completing the remaining questions.

What should you do before starting the quiz?

• List all figurative language types

• Write a summary of the video

• Put your name and homeroom on the paper

• Read the entire novel

How many points is the assignment worth?

• 100 points

• 50 points

• 30 points

• 20 points

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language mentioned?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is the purpose of using figurative language in the novel?

• To confuse readers

• To inform and entertain

• To make the text longer

• To add more characters

How many points are awarded for correctly identifying the figurative language?

• 1 point

• 2 points

• 3 points

• 5 points

What is a key characteristic of a simile?

• It does not use 'like' or 'as'

• It gives human traits to non-human things

• It exaggerates a statement

• It uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison

In the simile example, what is being compared to a train?

• A car

• A person

• A cloud

• A building

Which figurative language type uses 'like' or 'as'?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

What must you explain when identifying a metaphor?

• The exaggeration used

• The rhyme scheme

• The human traits given

• The comparison without 'like' or 'as'

What should you do if you come across a metaphor?

• Describe the setting

• Explain the comparison without 'like' or 'as'

• Identify the rhyme

• Explain the exaggeration