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WorksheetsFigurative Lang. & Reading Poetry
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A figure of speech which involves a comparison between two unlike things, using the words like or as.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
hyperbole
2.
Gives human characteristics to an animal, object, or an idea
a)
simile
b)
imagery
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
3.
An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.
a)
oxymoron
b)
imagery
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom
4.
Refers to an expression that cannot be matched or directly explained word-for-word in another language.
a)
idiom
b)
hyperbole
c)
personfication
d)
alliteration
5.
First consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words.
a)
imagery
b)
alliteration
c)
idiom
d)
simile
6.
The use of words that imitate sounds.
a)
imagery
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
simile
7.
Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses.
a)
alliteration
b)
idiom
c)
simile
d)
imagery
8.
A comparison between two unlike things using a form of be, such as, are, was, or were.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
oxymoron
9.
The use of contradictory words that together create a new meaning but individually the words are contradictory.
a)
imagery
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
oxymoron
10.
The firecracker made a loud ka-boom!
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
11.
She's said so on several million occasions.
a)
hyperbole
b)
idiom
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
12.
Paula put the purple package in her purse.
a)
imagery
b)
alliteration
c)
oxymoron
d)
onomatopoeia
13.
The muscles on his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
imagery
d)
personification
14.
The first strategy for how to read and understand poetry is ___________________.
a)
to visualize, use background knowledge
b)
to recall memories
c)
to skip words
d)
to reread the poem three times
15.
The second step for how to read a poem is to understand the difference between ___________________________.
a)
hyperbole and onomatopoeia
b)
imagery and alliteration
c)
figurative language and literal language
d)
simile and metaphor
16.
When you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning.
a)
Figurative language
b)
Literal language
17.
Language tha involves the ordinary or usual meaning of a word, completely true and accurate
a)
Figurative language
b)
Literal language
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