CKLA Unit 3, Lesson 4 Harlem COMPREHENSION ONLY (Similes and Metaphors)

What is an example of figurative language?

• The pen is blue
• The pen is on the table
• The pen is mightier than the sword
• Hand me that pen

What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

• To confuse the reader
• To make the poem rhyme
• To add emotion and meaning
• To make the poem longer

What is the figurative meaning of a word?

• Its symbolic meaning
• Its emotional meaning
• Its hidden meaning
• Its dictionary definition

What is the difference between literal and figurative meaning?

• Literal meaning is always correct, while figurative meaning is incorrect
• Literal meaning is boring, while figurative meaning is exciting
• Literal meaning is more important than figurative meaning
• Literal meaning is straightforward, while figurative meaning is symbolic

What is an example of figurative language in the sentence 'The moon is a silver coin'?

• The moon is a symbol of wealth
• The moon is made of silver
• The moon is bright
• The moon is round

What is an example of figurative language in the reading?

• The pen is blue
• Hand me that pen
• The pen is on the table
• The pen is mightier than the sword

What is an example of figurative language in the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

• The trees were talking
• The wind was making noise
• The wind was blowing hard
• The trees were rustling

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make the writing more interesting
• To make the writing longer
• To make the writing rhyme
• To make the writing more difficult to understand

What is the literal meaning of a word?

• Its hidden meaning
• Its dictionary definition
• Its emotional meaning
• Its symbolic meaning

What is an example of figurative language in the sentence 'The sun is smiling'?

• The sun is yellow
• The sun is hot
• The sun is happy
• The sun is shining