Figurative Language

Figurative Language

5th Grade

14 Qs

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Figurative Language

Figurative Language

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.5.5A, RL.5.4, L.5.5B

Standards-aligned

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Karen Dent

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains an example of figurative language?

The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

The classroom was a zoo during the science experiment.

The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

The students were writing in their notebooks.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The classroom was a zoo during the science experiment.' uses figurative language by comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo, illustrating the disorder in a vivid way.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "budding scientists" suggest about the students?

They are planting flowers.

They are beginning to develop skills in science.

They are already expert scientists.

They are not interested in science.

Answer explanation

The idiom "budding scientists" implies that the students are in the early stages of developing their scientific skills, indicating they are not yet experts but are starting to grow in their knowledge and abilities in science.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence "The wind howled like a wolf in the night," what type of figurative language is used?

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The phrase "like a wolf" compares the wind's sound to a wolf's howl using "like," which is characteristic of a simile. This figurative language highlights the similarity between two different things.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the metaphor "Time is a thief" contribute to the meaning of the text?

It suggests that time is valuable.

It implies that time can steal moments from our lives.

It indicates that time is a person.

It means time is slow.

Answer explanation

The metaphor "Time is a thief" suggests that time can steal moments from our lives, emphasizing how quickly it passes and how we often lose precious experiences without realizing it.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the figurative language in this sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The phrase "The stars danced playfully" attributes human qualities to stars, which is an example of personification. This figurative language creates a vivid image of the stars behaving like playful beings.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean in the context of a science test?

The test is about baking.

The test is very easy.

The test is very difficult.

The test is about desserts.

Answer explanation

The idiom "a piece of cake" means something is very easy. In the context of a science test, it suggests that the test is not challenging, making "The test is very easy" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase "The world is your oyster," what is the implied meaning?

You can find pearls everywhere.

You have many opportunities.

You should eat more seafood.

The world is small.

Answer explanation

The phrase "The world is your oyster" implies that you have many opportunities available to you, similar to how one can find valuable pearls inside oysters. It encourages seizing those opportunities.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

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