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WorksheetsReview: Figurative language
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is symbolism?
A reference to literature, history, religion, pop-culture or media
A living or non-living object that represents something else
A comparison using like or as
An over-exaggeration
What is metaphor?
A comparison using like or as
A living or non-living object that represents something else
A comparison without using like or as
A reference to pop-culture, media, literature, history, or religion
What is allusion?
A reference to pop-culture, media, literature, history, or religion
A comparison using like or as
A living or non-living object that represents something else
An over-exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
A comparison using like or as
A living or non living object that represents something else
An over-exaggeration
A comparison without using lie or as
What is a simile?
A comparison with using like or as
An over-exaggeration
A reference to pop-culture, literature, history, media, or religion
A comparison without using like or as
"That test is going to kill me!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Allusion
Simile
Hyperbole
"I am as hungry as a horse," is an example of what two types of figurative language?
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
The apple in "Snow White," is an example of what two forms of figurative language?
Allusion
Symbolism
Metaphor
Hyperbole
A rose can represent romance in a story. A rose would be what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Allusion
Symbolism
Hyperbole
"You're a regular Einstein!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Symbolism
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Allusion
"It's raining men!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
metaphor
simile
allusion
symbolism
"My apartment cost 500.00 a month for rent," is a hyperbole. True or false?
True
False
Jason and Daniel are looking forward to the upcoming basketball season. Last year, their team had a lot of great players, but defense was their Achilles' heel. What is the phrase "Achilles heel" an allusion to?
The story of Achilles whose heel was magical.
The myth of Achilles whose heel was the only part of him that was mortal. It was his weakness.
The myth where Achilles overcame twelve labors.
Black is a symbol of a few different things. What meanings are associated with the color black?
death
evil
pride
happiness
"The computer in our classroom is a dinosaur," is a metaphor. What does it mean?
The computer is old.
The computer is scary.
The computer is brand new.
