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Figurative Language Review Quiz 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this an example of?

"The camera crew, perched like buzzards on rooftops, only add to the effect" (Collins 16).

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

imagery

2.

Which 2 things are being compared in this example of figurative language?

"The camera crew, perched like buzzards on rooftops, only add to the effect" (Collins 16).

a)

camera crew and rooftops

b)

rooftops and buzzards

c)

camera crew and buzzards

d)

buzzards and effects

3.

What is the effect of the word "buzzards" in this example of figurative language?

"The camera crew, perched like buzzards on rooftops, only add to the effect" (Collins 16).

a)

It makes the scene more exciting

b)

It makes the scene more ominous

c)

It makes the scene more funny

d)

it makes the scene more sad

4.

What is this an example of?

"I follow her through a narrow, rocking corridor into a dining room with polished paneled walls" (pg. 44)

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

imagery

5.

How does figurative language make this place sound?

"I follow her through a narrow, rocking corridor into a dining room with polished paneled walls" (pg. 44)

a)

dull

b)

sad

c)

fancy

d)

exciting

6.

Why does the author use so much imagery to describe the train to the Capital?

a)

To show the contrast between the Capital and District 12

b)

To show why Katniss and Peeta don't miss home

c)

To show that the Capital is nice after all

d)

To show why people are hungry in District 12

7.

Identify which type of figurative language is being used below.


“...I always take a moment to listen carefully for the hum that means the fence is live. Right now, it’s silent as a stone.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Imagery

8.

Identify which type of figurative language is being used below.


“The community home would crush her like a bug.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Imagery

9.

Identify which type of figurative language is being used below.


“You know your mentor is your lifeline to the world in these Games.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

10.

Which type of figurative language is being used below.

“The woods became our savior, and each day I went a bit farther into its arms.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Imagery

11.

What is this an example of?

"She is the friendliest girl on the planet."

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

imagery

12.

Why did the author choose to use figurative language here?

"She is the friendliest girl on the planet."

a)

To convey that the character is extremely friendly

b)

To confuse the reader

c)

To create contrast

d)

To be sarcastic towards the friendly girl

13.

Which two things are being compared in this example:

“The woods became our savior, and each day I went a bit farther into its arms.”

a)

The woods and arms

b)

The woods and a savior

c)

The savior and the arms

d)

The woods and the days

14.

BONUS: Which type of figurative language that we didn't learn about this week is in the second half of this sentence:

“The woods became our savior, and each day I went a bit farther into its arms.”

(a)  

15.

How does Katniss feel about the woods in this sentence?:

“The woods became our savior, and each day I went a bit farther into its arms.”

a)

They scare her and make her skittish

b)

They protect her and provide security

c)

They intimidate her and make her feel inadequate

d)

They make her excited and free