Final Exam Prep Review Day 3: Language

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• A type of poem

• A character's thoughts

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• She ran as fast as lightning.

• Time is a thief.

• His words were a soothing balm.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the figurative language: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What does it mean when someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs"?

• Animals are falling from the sky

• It is raining heavily

• There are many pets outside

• It is a sunny day

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which example contains alliteration?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The road was long and winding.

• She has a heart of gold.

• He is a shining star.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

What word choice indicates a happy tone?

• Gloomy

• Joyful

• Angry

• Frightening

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If an author describes a character as "sneaky" and "cunning," what tone are they creating?

• Friendly

• Suspicious

• Joyful

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence conveys a serious tone?

• The puppy danced around the yard.

• The consequences of ignoring the warning can be severe.

• The clouds look fluffy like cotton candy.

• She laughed as she played.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the effect of using descriptive language in writing?

• It confuses the reader.

• It enhances the imagery and tone.

• It makes the text longer.

• It simplifies the message.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which phrase best conveys a fearful tone?

• The sun shone brightly.

• Shadows crept along the walls.

• Flowers bloomed in spring.

• Laughter filled the air.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4