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WorksheetsLanguage features/figurative language
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
What is an example of a metaphor?
She is like a bear in the morning- grumpy and cruel.
The flower stretched her hand out to the sun, yearning for its' rays.
Her hair was silk.
Buzz, Hiss, Woof
"Silver bells!... How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle in the icy air of night." This sentence includes what figurative language device?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
"The tropical storm slept for days". This is an example of what figurative language device?
Personification
Simile
Alliteration
Hyperbole
"Whisper words of wisdom. Let it be." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Theme
Alliteration
Metaphor
"The students were like ants crowded around the pizza box."
This is an example of a simile.
True
False
Snap, crackle, and pop are examples of this.
Personification
Hyberbole
Onomatopeoia
Simlie
Why do writers use figurative language and imagery?
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasise an idea and make a point.
To be grammatically correct.
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
A little exaggeration
Similar sounds
Compares two things using like or as
Every child must be taught these principles. Every citizen must uphold them. And every immigrant, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less.
This is an example of:
Cliche - an overused phrase or words
Anaphora (where the same word or phrase is repeated to draw the reader's attention to the message)
Hyperbole (an overexaggeration)
Rhetorical question
The song lyrics are an example of what? Choose all that apply.
"Yeah, you can be the greatest, you can be the best
You can be the King Kong bangin' on your chest
You can beat the world, you can beat the war..
Superlatives - explaining that something or someone is the best
Onomatopeia - words associated directly with the sound - crack, pop
Repetition: repeating words or phrases
Words or phrases repeated throughout the text to emphasise certain facts or ideas. Often bunched in threes for effect.
Direct address - speaking directly to the reader/listener
What is irony?
A question you expect the audience to answer
Technical language generally used or associated with particular jobs, skills or professions
The deliberate use of language which states the opposite of the truth, often used in a humorous way.
Informal words and phrases that are more common in speech than writing, and are used in a particular context or group of people
Tick all that apply
An example of irony is:
A fire station burns down
A McDonalds’ employee health page (now shut down) once warned against eating McDonald’s burgers and fries.
The first man to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel died after slipping on an orange peel.
A person tells a short story
I could eat an elephant is an example of :
(a)
This famous quote : That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind is an example of:
Anaphora - successive sentences start with the same word
Anecdote - a short personal story
Antithesis - the words/phrase is structured to directly contrast two ideas and draw attention to it
Alliteration - the initial consonant letter is repeated for emphasis
Emotional language is deliberately used by writers to make a reader, think or feel something
true
false
Parallell construction is where sentences are structured in similar ways to make it easier for the reader/listener to concentrate on the message. It is a language feature used frequently in songs.
Write a verse from a song that uses parallel construction.
Chur and Bro are examples of
New Zealand slang
an anecdote
a way of engaging with a particular audience
hyperbole
Inclusive language such as "we are the team of 5 million" was used to
To engage the audience directly
Make the audience feel involved
Encourage the audience to support the speaker's key message
Give reasons for lockdown
The NZ airforce logo image in the quiz title is an example of ...
hyperbole
superlative
irony
metaphor
An imperative is
a command
direct instruction to do something
a method of comparing ideas
an overexaggeration
