WorksheetsFigurative Language, Imagery, & Context Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What draws a comparison between two things by saying one thing IS another? (Example: Mrs. Swain is a monster)
Simile
Metaphor
Refrain
Onomatopoeia
When the same letter sound repeats at the BEGINNING of closely connected words, what do we call it?
Assonance
Consonance
Allegory
Alliteration
When a story or poem can be interpreted to reveal a HIDDEN meaning (e.g. something moral or political), it is known as an:
allegory
alliteration
antagonist
amibiguous
What do we call it when a text provides us with sensory details to enhance reader experience?
literally
imagery
allusion
metaphor
Which of the following is an example of AUDITORY IMAGERY?
As I brushed against the old table, I felt the splintered wood against my fingertips.
The sky had a purple hue.
It was apparent the woman had never made a broth before; her soup tasted only of water and salt.
The crescendo of the bird's song filled the spring day with loud, joyful music.
Which of the following is an example of VISUAL IMAGERY?
As I brushed against the old table, I felt the splintered wood against my fingertips.
The sky had a purple hue.
It was apparent the woman had never made a broth before; her soup tasted only of water and salt.
The crescendo of the bird's song filled the spring day with loud, joyful music.
Which of the following is an example of GUSTATORY (taste) IMAGERY?
As I brushed against the old table, I felt the splintered wood against my fingertips.
The sky had a purple hue.
It was apparent the woman had never made a broth before; her soup tasted only of water and salt.
The crescendo of the bird's song filled the spring day with loud, joyful music.
Which of the following is an example of TACTILE IMAGERY?
As I brushed against the old table, I felt the splintered wood against my fingertips.
The sky had a purple hue.
It was apparent the woman had never made a broth before; her soup tasted only of water and salt.
The crescendo of the bird's song filled the spring day with loud, joyful music.
What are context clues?
Indications in the text that tell us what a word means
Moments in the text that allow us to draw inferences about the characters' personal feelings
Clues given to us by a man in a striped shirt that happens to have a dog that loves clues.
There are no context clues. It's all a lie.
Based on the context clues, what does the word ESTEEMED mean?
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Mandible is applauded for his life-saving research.
Held over boiling water
Very old
Greatly admired
Widely despised
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word SAGACITY?
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
good looks
errors
intelligence
foolishness
In the following context, what does the word GRAVITY mean?
"If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing," Ms. Willow said quietly. He didn't have to say more to get everyone's attention.
a force that draws different objects toward each other
seriousness
humorousness
comfortability
What is an onomatopoeia?
Yes, by all means, do not follow my directions. That would be ideal.
The English teacher misspelled the word on the whiteboard.
The clever woman cackled carelessly.
Beep
Which of the following is the correct definition for DRAMATIC IRONY?
The use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean
The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
When the audience is more aware of what is happening than a characters
It's like rain on your wedding day. It's a free ride when you've already paid.
Which of the following is the correct definition for VERBAL IRONY?
The use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean
The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
When the audience is more aware of what is happening than a characters
It's like rain on your wedding day. It's a free ride when you've already paid.
Which of the following is the correct definition for SITUATIONAL IRONY?
The use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean
The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
When the audience is more aware of what is happening than a characters
It's like rain on your wedding day. It's a free ride when you've already paid.
What form of figurative language is the following example?
The alarm clock yelled at me to get out of bed this morning.
Simile
Paradox
Euphemism
Personification
Terms like "put down" instead of "euthanized" or "passed away" instead of "died" are known as:
euphemisms
effigies
epilogues
eulogy
Ugh!!! My teacher makes me read a million pages every class!!!
What is that an example of?
metaphor
hyperbole
restatement
paradox
What is figurative language?
Saying something that is to be interpreted literally
The repetition of the same word over and over
Words or phrases are used in a non-literal way for particular effect
Comparing two words using like or as
