Poetry Figurative Language Review

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Christopher Powell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define this type of figurative language: simile.
The occurrence of the same first letter or sound in closeby words
an exaggerated statement meant to emphasize a point
a comparison between two things using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define this type of figurative language: metaphor.
The occurrence of the same first letter or sound in closeby words
an exaggerated statement meant to emphasize a point
a comparison between two things using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define this type of figurative language: alliteration.
The occurrence of the same first letter or sound in closeby words
an exaggerated statement meant to emphasize a point
a comparison between two things using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define this type of figurative language: hyperbole.
The occurrence of the same first letter or sound in closeby words
an exaggerated statement meant to emphasize a point
a comparison between two things using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This line is what type of figurative language: The tree is a solider guarding the entrance.
personification
metaphor
simile
alliteration
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CCSS.L.6.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This line is what type of figurative language: It will take a million years to finish this assignment.
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
allusion
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This line is what type of figurative language: Matthew is as hungry as a bear after hibernation
personification
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
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