Figurative Language Review

What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

• To add emphasis or effect to words, making them more interesting.

• To confuse the reader.

• To include more details about a topic.

• To bore the reader so they will want to stop reading.

What is the definition of Personification?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Which of the phrases from the paragraph is an example of a simile?

• “..the thoughtful look in his eye.”

• “Like a curious child…”

• “The pencil in his hand…”

• “…a black colt stood munching.”

What does the author mean by using the phrase "the boy was a giant to the other runners" to describe the boy in the yellow jersey?

• The boy was taller than the other runners

• The boy wanted to run faster than everyone.

• The boy was mean to the other runners.

• The boy was not really a human being.

Which Figurative Language Device is the following an example of? They are as different as night and day.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

What is the definition of a Metaphor?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

"The other cars crawled over the highway like ants on an anthill." What does this image tell the reader about the highway?

• The highway is full of ants.

• The highway is very busy.

• The highway is deserted.

• The highway is very dangerous.

Which of the lines from the paragraph is an example of a metaphor?

• “…like a curious child, he peered up at josh…”

• “The pencil in his hand was his trusty companion…”

• “…a black colt stood munching on grass.”

• “Josh sat sketching the country scene.”

Which sentence from the passage is an example of personification?

• The necklace spoke of elegance when I put it around my neck.

• They knew I was at an age that I would appreciate such a nice gift.

• I was blown away, as I know diamonds are not cheap, and my parents are not rich.

• I hope one day to be able to pass this necklace down to my daughter when she turns 13.