Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in figurative language?

"I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space."

What is an extended metaphor in figurative language?

A comparison that is sustained throughout a text.

Which of the following is an example of an extended metaphor in figurative language?

"I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space."

A comparison of two unrelated objects using like or as

An indirect or implied reference to literature, culture, religion, or history

A direct comparison without using like or as

A statement that contradicts itself

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Taylor Swift’s song “Mean” includes the line, “You, with your voice like nails / On a chalkboard.”

The title of Lady Gaga’s song “Judas” alludes to a treacherous biblical figure.

In Toy Story 2, the villainous Emperor Zurg tells Buzz Lightyear, “I am your father.”

A character’s eyes glint “like black beetles” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

An indirect or implied reference to literature, culture, religion, or history

A comparison of two unrelated objects using like or as

A direct comparison without using like or as

A statement that contradicts itself

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

The title of Lady Gaga’s song “Judas” alludes to a treacherous biblical figure.

Taylor Swift’s song “Mean” includes the line, “You, with your voice like nails / On a chalkboard.”

A character’s eyes glint “like black beetles” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

A direct comparison without using like or as

What is the definition of "Statistic" as a type of evidence?

A numerical fact or set of data

A piece of information, relevant facts, descriptions, items, or features

An instance used to illustrate specific things that demonstrate something relevant to the claim

Testimony that comes from a credible source in a particular field

Which of the following best describes "Personal Experience"?

Something that the writer has firsthand knowledge of.

An observation generated under a controlled condition.

A statement made by someone who has experience but not necessarily as an expert.

An observation made by a third party.

What is "Testimony" according to the provided definitions?

A statement made by someone who has experience but not necessarily as an expert.

An observation generated under a controlled condition.

Something that the writer has firsthand knowledge of.

An observation made by a third party.

How is "Experiment" defined in the document?

An observation generated under a controlled condition.

A statement made by someone who has experience but not necessarily as an expert.

Something that the writer has firsthand knowledge of.

An observation made by a third party.

What is the role of the writer in a rhetorical situation?

The writer is the creator of a text and presents a perspective shaped by their background or context.

The writer is the claim that is developed with reasoning and evidence.

The writer is what everyone hopes to accomplish within a text.

The writer is part of a rhetorical situation that inspires, stimulates, or provokes writers to create a text.

What is the message in the rhetorical situation?

The message is the writer's claim that is developed with reasoning and evidence.

The message is the creator of the text. It is the source who presents a perspective shaped by his or her background.

The message is what the writer hopes to accomplish within a text.

The message is the part of the rhetorical situation that inspires, stimulates, or provokes the writers to create a text.

What is the purpose in the rhetorical situation?

The purpose is what the writer hopes to accomplish within a text.

The purpose is the writer's context, including the time, place, and occasion.

The purpose is the writer's claim that is developed with reasoning and evidence.

The purpose is the creator of the text. The purpose is a source who presents a perspective shaped by his or her background or context.

What is exigence in the rhetorical situation?

The exigence is the part of a rhetorical situation that inspires, stimulates, or provokes writers to create a text.

The exigence is the creator of the text. The exigence is a source who presents a perspective shaped by his or her background or context.

The exigence is what the writer hopes to accomplish within the text.

The exigence is the writer's claim that is developed with reasoning and evidence.

What is the context in the rhetorical situation?

The context is the time, place, and occasion.

The context is the creator of the text. The context is a source who presents a perspective by his or her background or context.

The context is the writer's claim that is developed with reasoning and evidence.

The context is what the writer hopes to accomplish within a text.

What is audience in the rhetorical situation?

The audience of a text is the intended recipient of the text. Every audience has shared as well as individual beliefs, values, needs, and backgrounds.

The audience of the text is the creator of the text. The audience is the source who presents a perspective shaped by his or her background or context.

The audience is what the writer hopes to accomplish within a text.

The audience is the time, place, and occasion of the rhetorical situation.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a symbol represent in figurative language?

A concrete object that represents an idea or value.

A sensory experience such as sound, sight, smell, touch, or taste.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

A recurring pattern to reinforce an idea.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a symbol in figurative language?

Brand names using imagery.

The "Imperial March" in Star Wars.

Captain America's shield.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an image in figurative language?

A concrete object that represents an idea or value.

Language that expresses a sensory experience.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

A recurring pattern to reinforce an idea.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of imagery in figurative language?

Valentine's Day hearts.

The "Imperial March" in Star Wars.

Fire in The Hunger Games.

Jucy Couture clothes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a motif in figurative language?

A concrete object that represents an idea or value.

Language that expresses a sensory experience.

Several recurring related symbols or images.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a motif in figurative language?

Valentine's Day hearts.

The "Imperial March" in Star Wars.

Captain America's shield.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor in figurative language?

A concrete object that represents an idea or value.

Language that expresses a sensory experience.

Several recurring related symbols or images.

A comparison of two unrelated objects.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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