Identifying Figurative Language- Independent

Select the correct definition for Simile

• An extreme exaggeration

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. This distinguishes it from other forms of comparison, such as metaphors.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Select the correct definition for Metaphor

• An extreme exaggeration

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. This distinguishes it from similes, which do use those words. Thus, the correct definition is that a metaphor states one thing IS or WAS another.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Select the correct definition for Hyperbole

• An extreme exaggeration

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

Hyperbole is defined as an extreme exaggeration, used for emphasis or effect. The other options describe different literary devices, but only the first choice accurately captures the essence of hyperbole.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Select the correct definition for Personification

• giving human characteristics to an object or animal

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

Personification is defined as giving human characteristics to an object or animal, making it the correct choice. The other options describe different literary devices, such as simile and metaphor.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Select the correct definition for Alliteration

• giving human characteristics to an object or animal

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

Alliteration is defined as the repetition of the same beginning sound of words, making it the correct choice. The other options describe different literary devices, such as personification and simile.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select the correct definition for Onomatopoeia

• giving human characteristics to an object or animal

• Comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• The repetition of the same beginning sound of words.

• Comparison of two things, saying that one thing IS or WAS another thing.

• The use of words to imitate a sound

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia refers to the use of words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'. This definition clearly distinguishes it from other literary devices like personification or similes.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What type of figurative language best matches the sentence below:

He was so strong, he could chop the tree down with one swing of his axe.

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The sentence uses hyperbole, an exaggerated statement, to emphasize the character's strength by suggesting he can chop down a tree with one swing, which is unlikely in reality.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What type of figurative language best matches the sentence below:

"Boom!" The thunder echoed through the sky.

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The word "Boom!" imitates the sound of thunder, making it an example of onomatopoeia, which refers to words that phonetically resemble the sound they describe.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What type of figurative language best matches the sentence below:

The warm sun peeked out from behind the grey clouds.

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The sentence describes the sun as if it has the ability to 'peek,' which attributes human-like qualities to it. This use of human characteristics for non-human entities is known as personification.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What type of figurative language best matches the sentence below:

Bees busily buzzed through the blossoms.

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The sentence "Bees busily buzzed through the blossoms" features alliteration, as the repetition of the 'b' sound in "bees," "busily," and "buzzed" creates a rhythmic effect. This is distinct from other figurative language types.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4