Eng. 3 Exam Review -- Figurative Language

What is a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An over-exaggeration

• A comparison inferred without using "like" or "as"

• Repetition of sounds

Answer explanation

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as". This distinguishes it from other forms of comparison, such as metaphors, which do not use these words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• "The stars were diamonds in the sky"

• "Her smile was like sunshine"

• "The wind whispered through the trees"

• "Time is a thief"

Answer explanation

The sentence "Her smile was like sunshine" contains a simile, as it compares her smile to sunshine using 'like'. Similes directly compare two different things to create vivid imagery.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does hyperbole mean?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An over-exaggeration

• Repetition of sounds

• Giving human characteristics to non-human things

Answer explanation

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Therefore, the correct answer is 'An over-exaggeration', as it accurately defines hyperbole.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which sentence best illustrates the use of sensory details?

• "The sun smiled down on us warmly"

• "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room"

• "The rich, velvety chocolate melted on her tongue"

• "Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers"

Answer explanation

The sentence "The rich, velvety chocolate melted on her tongue" uses sensory details effectively by appealing to taste and texture, creating a vivid image that engages the reader's senses.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.3D

What is alliteration?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An over-exaggeration

• Repetition of the same sounds at the start of each word

• Giving human characteristics to non-human things

Answer explanation

Alliteration is the repetition of the same sounds at the start of each word, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and emphasis. The other options describe different literary devices.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

Which sentence is an example of personification?

• "The wind whispered secrets through the trees"

• "The sun was a golden coin in the sky"

• "The river was a ribbon of silver"

• "The cake was as sweet as honey"

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," personifies the wind by giving it the human ability to whisper, creating a vivid image. The other options use metaphors or similes, not personification.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does diction refer to in literature?

• The repetition of sounds

• The kinds of words an author uses

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An over-exaggeration

Answer explanation

Diction in literature refers to the kinds of words an author uses. It encompasses the choice of vocabulary and style, which can greatly affect the tone and meaning of the text.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

How does an author convey tone (how they feel about the subject/story) in their writing?

• Through the use of punctuation and grammar

• By the choice of words (diction)

• With the length of sentences

• By the number of characters in the story

Answer explanation

An author conveys tone primarily through their choice of words (diction). The specific words selected can evoke emotions and attitudes, shaping how readers perceive the subject or story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What is the mood in a story or poem?

• The feeling the reader gets from the author’s word choices (diction)

• The way the author feels about the subject or story

• The "main idea" of a story

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

Answer explanation

The mood in a story or poem is the feeling the reader experiences, shaped by the author's word choices (diction). This choice of words evokes emotions and sets the overall atmosphere, distinguishing it from the author's feelings or the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A single row of words in a poem

• A group of lines in a poem arranged together as a unit

• The repetition of sounds

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

Answer explanation

A stanza is defined as a group of lines in a poem arranged together as a unit, similar to a paragraph in prose. This distinguishes it from a single row of words, sound repetition, or similes.