L 7.5 a,b c Review 7th Grade Nov 11-15

Which of the following best describes a figure of speech?

• A literal explanation of events

• A phrase used to convey meaning beyond the literal words

• A way to list events in a story

• A structure used to order an argument

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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 does it mean to interpret a figure of speech?

• To ignore the figurative language in the text

• To rewrite it in simpler words

• To explain its meaning in context

• To match it with a dictionary definition

In the phrase, "The wind whispered through the trees," which figure of speech is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Allusion

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• "Her smile was sunshine."

• "His anger was a storm waiting to explode."

• "The stars danced in the sky."

• "She was as brave as a lion."

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

When an author uses personification, they are doing what?

• Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas

• Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

• Creating associations between two different stories

• Providing a literal description of an event

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• "The car was a lightning bolt on the track."

• "The water sparkled like diamonds."

• "She sang with the voice of an angel."

• "The alarm clock yelled at me to wake up."

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

An allusion in literature is primarily used to do what?

• Directly explain historical facts

• Create a deeper meaning by referencing another text, myth, or event

• Compare two different characters in a story

• Describe the literal meaning of a phrase

Which of the following phrases compares two things using figurative language?

• "The cake was sweet and delicious."

• "Her eyes were like stars in the night sky."

• "The book was on the table."

• "He ran as fast as he could."

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

• Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language goes beyond the literal meaning.

• Literal language uses descriptive words, while figurative language is straightforward.

• Literal language is only used in non-fiction, while figurative language is only in fiction.

• Literal language is only used in poetry, while figurative language is only used in prose.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the phrase, "The waves hugged the shore," the word hugged is an example of:

• Allusion

• Literal meaning

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3