What is an example of a simile in the text?
Exploring Figurative Language

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
as brave as a lion
as fast as a cheetah
as quiet as a mouse
as bright as a star
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify a metaphor used in the passage and explain its meaning.
time is a thief
life is a journey
time is a friend
love is a battlefield
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use personification to enhance the theme?
The author uses personification to confuse the reader.
The author enhances the theme by using personification to create emotional connections.
Personification is used to describe inanimate objects only.
The author avoids personification to maintain a serious tone.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find an instance of hyperbole in the text. What effect does it create?
I've told you a thousand times.
I could sleep for a year.
This bag weighs a ton.
'I've told you a million times.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What symbols are present in the story, and what do they represent?
The mountain represents stability.
The sun symbolizes hope.
The tree signifies growth.
The river represents the flow of time, the rose symbolizes love, and the storm signifies conflict.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the tone of the passage. How does it affect the reader's perception?
The tone is critical and reflective, affecting the reader's perception by evoking concern and urgency.
The tone is sarcastic and dismissive, causing the reader to feel amused and unconcerned.
The tone is joyful and light, making the reader feel relaxed and happy.
The tone is neutral and informative, leading the reader to feel indifferent about the topic.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how imagery is used to convey emotions in the text.
Imagery has no effect on the reader's feelings or understanding.
Imagery is only used for descriptive purposes without emotional impact.
Imagery conveys emotions by creating vivid sensory experiences that resonate with the reader.
Imagery is solely focused on visual elements and ignores other senses.
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