Figurative Language Concepts and Examples

Figurative Language Concepts and Examples

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains figurative language in literature, which enhances writing by appealing to the reader's senses. It covers common types such as similes, metaphors, personification, hyperboles, idioms, and puns, providing definitions and examples for each. Similes use 'like' or 'as' for direct comparisons, while metaphors imply comparisons. Personification gives human traits to non-human entities. Hyperboles are exaggerated statements, idioms are culturally specific phrases, and puns play on words for humor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in literature?

To confuse the reader

To enhance the writing and make it more descriptive

To shorten the text

To provide factual information

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Metaphor

Alliteration

Simile

Hyperbole

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What words are typically used in a simile?

Like or as

And or but

If or when

Because or since

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 'The light from the moon was as bright as a light bulb', what is being compared?

The sun and a light bulb

The night and a light bulb

The moon and a light bulb

The moon and the sun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

A metaphor is a direct comparison

A metaphor is an implied comparison

A metaphor is a factual statement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the metaphor 'My dad is an absolute bear in the morning', what is implied?

Dad is literally a bear

Dad is gentle in the morning

Dad is grumpy in the morning

Dad is sleepy in the morning

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does personification involve?

Comparing two objects directly

Using cultural expressions

Giving human traits to non-human things

Exaggerating a situation

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