Poetry Quiz

A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Personification
• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Jerry's mind wandered during class like a balloon floating up in the air.

• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Simile
• Symbolism

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“Her advice was a fountain of delight.”

• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Hyperbole

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The wind whispered through the trees.

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

"Sally cried, 'Hey everyone, I want you to watch me. I can swing on this play gym just like a monkey.'"

• Alliteration
• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the following figurative language terms with their definitions.

• Personification

• Direct comparison using like or as

• Metaphor

• Direct comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

• Simile

• Giving human attributes to a nonhuman object

• Hyperbole

• Figure of speech that uses exaggeration, or overstatement, for effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the following figurative language terms with their correct definition.

• Onomatopoeia

• Word that imitates the sound it represents

• Imagery

• Repetition of the same consonant sound

• Symbolism

• Words that create mental images, appealing to the 5 senses

• Alliteration

• When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion or feeling

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the line "I ran up and down every court," what does the phrase most likely symbolize?

• Playing in different countries

• Practicing basketball regularly

• Running track and field

• Learning about sports history

Answer explanation

b) Practicing basketball regularly
The phrase symbolizes dedication and consistent effort in playing basketball.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify and explain one example of personification from the poem.
(Quote the line and explain why it is personification.)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why does Kobe Bryant use figurative language in Dear Basketball?
(Answer in 2–3 sentences.)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9