Figurative Language

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7th Grade
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Chloe Ullman
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19 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An idiom is...
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5B
CCSS.L.4.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Personification is...
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
Representing a thing or idea as a person in art, literature
Tags
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An alliteration is...
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Representing a thing or idea as a person in art, literature
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A metaphor is...
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses
The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Onomatopoeia is...
The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound
Representing a thing or idea as a person in art, literature
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.8.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.4.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A simile is...
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses
A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hyperbole is...
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
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