Exploring Figurative Language in Texts

Which of the following best describes an oxymoron?

• A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together

• A type of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs

• A metaphor that compares two unlike things

• A hyperbole that exaggerates for effect

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Time is a thief.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The car engine roared to life.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Jashuan and Ever are discussing their favorite books. Jashuan asks Ever, "In literature, what does the term 'setting' refer to?"

• The main conflict in the story

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The moral or lesson of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In Tyrrell's art class, the students were so lively and energetic that it felt like the classroom was a zoo. Identify the figurative language used in this description.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

When Ski and Ever talk about their favorite places, Ski says, "To me, home is not just a building." What is the connotative meaning of the word "home" in this context?

• A building where people live

• A place of warmth, comfort, and family

• A location on a map

• A structure with a roof and walls

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The thunder was a mighty lion's roar.

• She is a walking dictionary.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the meaning of the term "irony" in literature?

• A situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

• A reference to a well-known person, place, or event

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CCSS.L.8.5A

During a quiet study session in the library, Be turned to Kenneth and whispered, "Which of the following sentences contains an oxymoron?"

• The silence was deafening.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• He ran like the wind.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

In a literature class, Jaylen and Beckwith are discussing a novel. Jaylen points out that the author uses a rose to symbolize love throughout the story. What is the purpose of using symbolism in a text?

• To create a musical quality in the writing

• To represent ideas or concepts through symbols

• To provide a detailed description of a character

• To make the text more humorous

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Jaylen was so hungry he could eat a horse. Identify the type of figurative language in this sentence.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A