Figurative Language & Rhetoric

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'Her smile was like a ray of sunshine.'

• like a moonbeam

• similar to a rainbow

• like a ray of sunshine

• as bright as a diamond

Analyze the personification in the phrase: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• The trees sang with the wind

• The wind danced with the leaves

• The wind is personified as it is described as whispering.

• The trees laughed at the wind

Interpret the rhetorical device used in the speech: 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'

• Chiasmus

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

Differentiate between imagery and symbolism in the poem provided.

• Imagery is used to convey literal meanings, while symbolism is used for figurative meanings.

• Imagery appeals to the senses through descriptive language, while symbolism uses objects to represent abstract ideas.

• Imagery is only used in visual arts, while symbolism is used in literature.

• Imagery and symbolism are interchangeable terms in poetry.

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

• Time is a thief

• Time is a teacher

• Time is a healer

• Time is a friend

Analyze the personification in the line: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• The stars whispered quietly in the moonlit sky.

• The personification in the line is attributing the human-like quality of dancing playfully to the stars.

• The stars ran swiftly in the moonlit sky.

• The stars slept peacefully in the moonlit sky.

Interpret the rhetorical device used in the speech: 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Anaphora

• Alliteration

Differentiate between imagery and symbolism in the short story provided.

• Imagery appeals to the senses through descriptive language, while symbolism uses objects or actions to represent abstract ideas.

• Imagery is used to convey literal descriptions, while symbolism is used for emotional impact.

• Imagery and symbolism are interchangeable terms in literature.

• Imagery focuses on characters, while symbolism focuses on setting.

Identify the simile in the phrase: 'His heart is as cold as ice.'

• as fast as a cheetah

• as bright as the sun

• as cold as ice

• as hot as fire

Analyze the personification in the sentence: 'The flowers nodded their heads in agreement.'

• The flowers sang a song of joy.

• The personification in the sentence is attributing human-like qualities to the flowers.

• The flowers whispered secrets to each other.

• The flowers danced in the wind.