Figurative Language Concepts

The video tutorial explores the use of figurative language in Gordon Corman's text 'School'. It explains the purpose of figurative language and introduces three types: simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia. Each type is defined and illustrated with examples from the text. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the richness of figurative language in the book and its potential for classroom exploration.

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

• To lengthen the text

• To provide factual information

• To create interesting images and comparisons

• To confuse the reader

What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

• It creates vivid images and interest

• It simplifies the text

• It makes the text longer

• It provides exact measurements

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simile?

• It uses 'is' to compare

• It is a direct statement

• It describes a sound

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

In the example from the text, what is Hugh Winkelmann compared to?

• A mountain

• A turkey amped up on Mountain Dew

• A pioneer

• A social studies project

Which type of figurative language involves a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?

• A metaphor describes a sound

• A metaphor is a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• A metaphor is a factual statement

What are the character's shoes compared to in the metaphor example?

• Homemade pajamas

• Pioneer shoes

• A turkey

• Modern sneakers

What is onomatopoeia?

• A factual description

• A type of metaphor

• A word that imitates a sound

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

In the onomatopoeia example, what sound is being described?

• A laugh

• A shout

• A crash

• A whisper

What does the word 'crash' in the text example represent?

• A quiet moment

• A tray collision

• A gentle breeze

• A silent room