Interpret Figurative Language

What does it mean to interpret figurative language in context?

• To translate it into a foreign language

• To understand its literal meaning only

• To analyze its meaning based on the situation and usage in the text

• To ignore it in favor of more straightforward expressions

What is a simile?

• a phrase that means something else than what it says

• comparing two things by saying one is the other

• comparing two things by using like or as

• a word that resembles the sound it represents

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• He has a heart of stone.

• Time is a thief.

What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

• To make the writing more confusing

• To directly state facts

• To compare two things without using "like" or "as"

• To create a vivid image in the reader's mind by implying similarities

Which of the following sentences contains an example of personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• She is a shining star.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• The cake was as sweet as sugar.

Identify the type of figurative language used in this sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

• It creates a literal description.

• It makes the writing more factual.

• It exaggerates to evoke strong feelings or create a strong impression.

• It simplifies complex concepts.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• The car was an old clunker.

• His heart was made of gold.

How does figurative language affect the reader?

• It confuses the reader with complex terms.

• It engages the reader's imagination and helps them visualize the text.

• It provides direct information without any need for interpretation.

• It makes the text more difficult to understand.

What is the main difference between literal and figurative language?

• Literal language uses comparisons, while figurative language does not.

• Literal language is straightforward and factual, while figurative language uses creative comparisons.

• Literal language is always true, while figurative language is always false.

• There is no significant difference; they are often used interchangeably.