WorksheetsExploring Figurative Language in Literature
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor from "A Night Divided"?
"The wall was a monster dividing the city."
"The truth crashed into me like I'd just tumbled through waves of the ocean."
"The wall stood silently in the night."
"The wall watched over us."
Which sentence from "A Night Divided" contains a simile?
"The city was split in two."
"Her hope shone like a beacon in the darkness."
"The wall loomed over us."
"The wind whispered secrets."
Which of the following lines is an example of a simile in the novel?
"The wall was gray and cold."
"I felt like a disease."
"The whispers of summer were growing."
"The wall was tall and strong."
Which phrase best demonstrates imagery in a key scene from "A Night Divided"?
"The city was divided."
"The sharp scent of smoke filled the air as the sun set behind the broken buildings."
"The wall was high."
"The people were sad."
Which object in "A Night Divided" is used as a symbol of hope?
The wall
The Stasi
Papa's drawing
The guard
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in character dialogue?
"It felt like torture to be inside.
"The wall was tall."
"The tunnel was dark."
"The city was quiet."
"Anna slammed the door shut, and I became the disease again." What does this metaphor help readers understand about Gerta?
It helps readers understand that Gerta feels ill.
It helps readers understand that Gerta feels like a huge burden to her friends and family.
It helps readers understand that Gerta feels relieved.
It helps readers understand that Gerta feels excited and hopeful.
Which simile used by a character in "A Night Divided" helps the reader understand the danger they feel?
"The wall was dangerous."
"Crossing the border was like walking on a tightrope over a pit of snakes."
"The wall was high."
"The guards were strict."
How does the author use personification to create a mood of fear in the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
By describing the wall as "watching" and "glaring," the author makes it seem alive and threatening, which increases the sense of fear.
By saying the wall is tall, the author shows it is scary.
By mentioning the wall is made of concrete, the author makes it seem strong.
By describing the wall as gray, the author creates a sad mood.
Analyze how imagery in the scene where Gerta first sees the wall helps the reader understand her emotions.
The detailed description of the wall's height and the coldness of the air helps the reader feel Gerta's shock and fear.
The author says the wall is tall.
The author mentions the wall is made of bricks.
The author describes the city as divided.
Explain how the tunnel serves as a symbol throughout "A Night Divided." Use evidence from the story.
The tunnel represents hope and the possibility of freedom for Gerta and her family, as it is their way to escape to a better life.
The tunnel is dark and scary.
The tunnel is under the wall.
The tunnel is hard to dig.
Evaluate how hyperbole in character dialogue helps to show the characters' feelings about their situation.
When characters exaggerate, like saying "I could dig forever," it shows how impossible and overwhelming their situation feels to them.
Hyperbole makes the story funny.
Hyperbole describes the wall.
Hyperbole is used to talk about the weather.
How does the use of metaphors in "A Night Divided" deepen the reader's understanding of the characters' struggles? Provide an example.
Metaphors like "the wall was a monster" help readers see the wall as more than just a barrier; it becomes a symbol of the characters' fear and challenges.
Metaphors make the story longer.
Metaphors describe the setting.
Metaphors are used to name characters.
Discuss how similes in the novel help to create vivid images in the reader's mind. Give an example from the text.
Similes such as "her hope shone like a beacon in the darkness" help readers picture the strength of Gerta's hope even in difficult times.
Similes make the story confusing.
Similes are used to describe the wall.
Similes are only used in dialogue.
Analyze how symbolism is used throughout "A Night Divided" to convey the theme of freedom. Support your answer with evidence.
Objects like the tunnel and the shovel symbolize hope and the struggle for freedom, showing how the characters work toward escaping oppression.
Symbolism is used to describe the weather.
Symbolism is only found in the wall.
Symbolism is not important in the story.
