Metaphors, Similes, and Personification Quiz

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Metaphor in: "Time is a thief that steals."

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Time is a thief.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Sentence with a simile:

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He was as brave as a lion.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Simile for a fast runner:

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The runner moved like a flash of lightning.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Example of personification:

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The stars danced playfully in the sky.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Differentiate: "Her eyes were oceans" vs. "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds".

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"Her eyes were oceans" is a metaphor; "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds" is a simile.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify the metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo during lunch."

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Correct Answer: Classroom was a zoo.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.'

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Correct answer: The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Simile for a quiet library:

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The library was as quiet as a whisper.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Personification:

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When a non-human does something a human typically does.

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Simile: Comparing 2 things using LIKE or AS

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Not a human doing a human action, exaggerated, or comparing without LIKE/AS.