WorksheetsFigurative Language and Context Clues
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does deluge mean in the passage?
What does the word beacon mean?
What does duration mean?
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
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.
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
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
Ugh!!! My teacher makes me read a million pages every class!!!
What is that an example of?
metaphor
hyperbole
restatement
paradox
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
thrilled
modest
bored
nervous
She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.
hatred
love
sadness
vorpality
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
What does gargantuan mean?
The breeze beneath my wings held me aloft with its gentle hands is an example of what type of figurative language?
personification
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
The mail man mailed the material next month.
Alliteration
Assonance
The army was able to attack the incoming enemies
Alliteration
Assonance
Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.
Alliteration
Assonance
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
Life is like a box of chocolates
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
"Life is a journey" is an example of what?
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
The aroma of chocolate filled the air.
auditory
visual
olfactory
gustatory
“There is a place where the sidewalk ends and before the street begins, and there the grass grows soft and white”
visual
auditory
olfactory
tactile
This sentence appeals to which sense:
The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.
gustatory
olfactory
auditory
tactile
What type of imagery is this?
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
visual
auditory
tactile
olfactory
Which is an example of personification?
A rose by any other name is just as sweet
The white clouds swiftly across the sky
That is the ugliest car that I ever saw.
