Using Analogies in Written Text
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence(s) are analogies?
You are as light as a feather!
My boyfriend is as sweet as Romeo.
I am happy as a clam!
Mary had a little lamb.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains an analogy?
The sun is a golden ball in the sky.
The cat sat on the mat.
She is as busy as a bee.
He runs faster than anyone else.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using analogies in writing?
To confuse the reader.
To create a direct comparison.
To make writing more engaging and understandable.
To provide factual information.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the analogy in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo during recess.'
The classroom was quiet.
The classroom was chaotic.
The classroom was empty.
The classroom was clean.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an analogy?
The stars are shining.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
The dog barked loudly.
The river flows gently.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does an analogy differ from a metaphor?
An analogy is a direct comparison, while a metaphor is not.
An analogy explains a concept by comparing it to something familiar, while a metaphor directly states one thing is another.
An analogy is always longer than a metaphor.
An analogy is used in poetry, while a metaphor is not.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that best illustrates an analogy.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
The car zoomed down the road.
The cake was delicious.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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