Understanding Figurative Language Quiz

Understanding Figurative Language Quiz

6th Grade

30 Qs

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Understanding Figurative Language Quiz

Understanding Figurative Language Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.6.5C, L.4.5A, L.3.5A

+32

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kayla Jackson

Used 4+ times

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the phrase "time is a thief" in the context of the sentence?

Time literally steals things.

Time passes quickly and takes away moments.

Time is a person who steals.

Time is a valuable resource.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo," what is the figurative meaning of "zoo"?

The classroom had many animals.

The classroom was chaotic and noisy.

The classroom was organized.

The classroom was empty.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "bitter" connote in the phrase "a bitter defeat"?

Sweet

Sour

Painful

Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence "The wind whispered through the trees," what type of figurative language is used?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of the word "shimmering" in the sentence "The shimmering lake reflected the moonlight"?

It suggests the lake is dull.

It suggests the lake is bright and sparkling.

It suggests the lake is dark.

It suggests the lake is calm.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word has a more positive connotation: "frugal" or "stingy"?

Frugal

Stingy

Both have the same connotation.

Neither has a positive connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase "a heart of stone," what does "stone" imply about the person's heart?

It is soft and kind.

It is hard and unfeeling.

It is fragile.

It is warm and loving.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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