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WorksheetsInspired By Nature- Figurative Language & Vocab
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 26mins
"The flowers danced in the field..." is an example of
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Which of the following is a metaphor?
She is as mean as a snake.
The test was a piece of cake.
Her hands were ice cubes after playing in the snow.
The wind howled at my window.
"As sly as a fox" is an example of
simile
alliteration
metaphor
onomatopoeia
A metaphor is...
A comparison of 2 unlike things without using like/as
A comparison of 2 unlike things with using like/as
A silly phrase you need to memorize
An exaggeration to make a point
What's the meaning of this metaphor? "Her blonde hair is a golden waterfall cascading down her back."
Her hair is so golden blonde, long, and flowing.
She is a brunette with short hair.
Her hair is as wet as a waterfall.
Her hair is in a ponytail on her back.
Giving non-human objects human qualities
alliteration
hyperbole
personification
simile
"Laughter is music to the soul" is an example of a
simile
metaphor
"The moon smiled at me" is an example of
personification
simile
metaphor
"He was as tall as a tree" is an example of
alliteration
hyperbole
simile
What is a simile?
Comparing two unlike things using as, like, or than
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Words that sound like their meaning
A comparison between two things not using like or as
The restless children were hopping about like kernels in a corn popper. What figure of speech is this an example of?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Idiom
The book was a spaceship that transported him to strange new worlds. What figure of speech is this?
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
The dolphins danced and played in the waves. This is an example of which figure of speech?
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Metaphor
Rachel is a walking encyclopedia. Which figure of speech is this?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Idiom
The boy was standing like a statue on the sidewalk in everyone's way. Which figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
What is a memoir?
an account of a person's life written by that person.
An account of a memorable event in a persons life
an account of someone's life written by someone else.
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
One thing that is different when comparing memoir to autobiography is that memoirs
are always about a bad experience.
might be a story about someone else.
are shorter than autobiographies.
have a surprise ending.
The author's attitude towards a subject or audience.
symbolism
conflict
tone
personification
The difference between an autobiography and a memoir is
Autobiographies are written by someone else and memoirs are the stories of a person's life written by that person.
Autobiographies tell the person's entire life story and memoirs are only about a particular event or period of time.
Autobiographies are sad and memoirs are funny/comical.
Autobiographies are only written about famous people. Memoirs can be written about anyone.
Why does someone write a memoir?
To tell their whole life story.
To tell the whole life story of someone else
To explain a certain event or life experience that was important to the author.
To tell about something that someone told them.
To have an influence on or effect a change in
Element
Ensure
Participate
Affect
To state explicitly or in detail
Ensure
Specify
Participate
Announce
A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic
element
memoir
affect
ethereal
Participate best means
to prevent the passage of heat through something
to have an influence on or effect a change in
to be active or involved in something
to lack involvement or opt out of something
Careful preparations ensure success.
Ensure means
to be active or involved in something
to state explicitly or in detail
to have an influence on or effect a change in
to make sure, certain, or secure
Which word best completes the following statement: The falling tree triggered an _______ of rocks and snow that plunged down the mountain.
avalanche
splinter
ethereal
landslide
Which word best completes the following sentence: The karate master caused the wooden board to _____ when he chopped it with all his might.
avalanche
splinter
insulate
participate
If something is light and airy, it is
serene
substantial
worldly
ethereal
The function of a bear's fur is to insulate the body.
Insulate best means
to regulate temperature
to break up into sharp, thin pieces
to prevent the passage of heat through
to restrain or protect
