WorksheetsFigurative Language - Symbolism Allusion Imagery
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What is a symbol?
a sign
something representing something else
an object
characters in a story
What does a heart typically symbolize?
fear
time
love
hunder
A dog does NOT symbolize...
loyalty
protection
friendship
mystery
True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.
True
False
Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.
on the back cover
across chapters
in a different text
beneath the surface #unpack/analyze
The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.
The concert was so loud that her ears rang for days afterward.
The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold.
After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic.
The tree bark was rough against her skin.
Down in the street little eddies of wind were whirling dust and torn paper into spirals, and though the sun was shining and the sky a harsh blue..
She went back to eating earth. The first time she did it almost out of curiosity, sure that the bad taste would be the best cure for the temptation.
What type of figurative language is used?
What type of figurative language is used?
What type of figurative language is used?
The girl could smell the fresh lavender as she glided through the beautiful garden of delicate flowers.
In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
When it comes to starting new businesses, Elon Musk seems to have a Midas touch.
fortunate
unusual
unfortunate
usual
In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.
generous
kind
stingy
jealous
In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.
an equal amount
a tiny bit
an even split
the largest portion
George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."
a benevolent government that takes care of its people
a democratic society with laws protecting privacy
a ruler that allows freedom of speech
a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.
sense of smell
sense of danger
sense of wonder
sense of pride
Draco, a government official in seventh-century Athens, Greece, wrote a code of laws that called for severe punishments for even minor offenses.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Ben spoke at the city council meeting, claiming the new recycling regulations were draconian.
envious
interesting
clever
harsh
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a person who spreads alarming news of imminent danger
a person who greets trouble with optimism
a person who is slow to adapt
a person who spreads rumors about others
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
surprise an opponent
be consistently successful
never win
come back from defeat
In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Bryce's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.
eating something even if you don't like it
criticizing something because you can't have it
disliking something that you find unpleasant
praising something that you admire
Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifference to luxury.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Maria was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways.
quirky or unusual
simple and austere
aggressive and belligerent
fancy and luxurious
