Understanding Figurative Language

Which of the following is NOT a category of figurative language mentioned in the video?

• Figures of sound

• Understatement or emphasis

• Literal language

• Verbal games

What is the primary purpose of an analogy?

• To correct grammatical errors

• To create a musical effect

• To compare two things and show their relationship

• To exaggerate a statement

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He was like a bull in a china shop

• She has a heart of stone

• The wind whispered through the trees

• His smile was a new sun

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to compare

• A metaphor is a literal statement

• A metaphor compares without using 'like' or 'as'

• A metaphor is a type of error

What does the metaphor 'heart of stone' imply about a person?

• They are very strong

• They are emotionally cold

• They are very kind

• They are very intelligent