Understanding Figurative Language Quiz

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English
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6th Grade
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Kayla Jackson
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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.
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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.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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