8th Figurative Language Review

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• The car zoomed down the street.

• The sun smiled down on us.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of alliteration?

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• The use of words that imitate sounds.

• The use of descriptive language to create images.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the sound device used in the following line: "The buzzing bee flew by."

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

Which of the following lines from a poem best illustrates imagery?

• The sun set in the west.

• The crimson sky blazed with fiery hues.

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The cat sat on the mat.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the imagery in the following line: "The icy wind cut through my coat like a knife."

• It creates a sense of warmth and comfort.

• It evokes a feeling of cold and discomfort.

• It suggests a gentle breeze.

• It implies a sunny day.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

• The big brown bear.

• The clock ticked and tocked.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Define the term "imagery" in poetry.

• The use of rhyme and rhythm.

• The use of descriptive language to create sensory experiences.

• The repetition of sounds.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following lines contains alliteration?

• The gentle breeze blew softly.

• The moon shone brightly in the night.

• The waves crashed against the shore.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Evaluate the use of sound devices in the following line: "The silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain."

• It uses onomatopoeia to mimic the sound of rustling.

• It uses alliteration to emphasize the softness of the sound.

• It uses assonance to create a musical quality.

• It uses metaphor to compare the curtain to silk.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The river danced over the rocks.

• The mountain is tall and majestic.

• The bird sang a song.

• The tree is green and leafy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3