Sensory Details and Figurative Language

In the poem, "The wind whispered softly through the trees," what sensory detail is being highlighted?

• Touch

• Smell

• Hearing

• Sight

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following lines from a poem uses sensory details related to touch?

• The leaves rustled in the autumn breeze.

• The sun warmed her face with gentle rays.

• The fragrance of lavender filled the room.

• The chocolate melted on his tongue.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which line from a poem appeals to the sense of taste?

• The honey dripped sweetly from the spoon.

• The flowers bloomed with bright colors.

• The clock ticked steadily in the background.

• The sand felt warm beneath her feet.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the poem, "The velvet sky was dotted with twinkling stars," which sensory detail is used?

• Touch

• Sight

• Smell

• Taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does the line "The rain tapped lightly on the windowpane" engage the reader's senses?

• It appeals to the sense of touch.

• It appeals to the sense of smell.

• It appeals to the sense of hearing.

• It appeals to the sense of sight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of a simile in poetry?

• "The stars were diamonds in the sky."

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "Time is a thief."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In the line "The classroom was a zoo," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the figurative language in this line: "The wind whispered secrets to the trees"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the phrase "He is as brave as a lion," what type of figurative language is used?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What type of figurative language is being used in the line "The sun kissed the horizon"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4