ELA

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

Do metaphors use the words 'like' or 'as'?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in poetry

What does it mean when we say a phrase is figurative?

• It refers to language that is straightforward and literal.

• It uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• It is a type of language that is only used in poetry.

• It describes a phrase that has no meaning at all.

What is an example of a simile?

• The stars are like diamonds in the sky.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He runs as fast as lightning.

• Time is a thief.

Give an example of personification in a sentence.

• 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• 'The sun smiled down on us.'

• 'The car roared to life.'

• 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

What is a common noun?

• A specific name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'John' or 'Paris'.

• A general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city' or 'dog'.

• A name that is always capitalized, like 'Monday' or 'January'.

• A name that describes an action or state, like 'run' or 'is'.

What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

• To create vivid imagery and help readers understand complex ideas.

• To provide a literal description of events.

• To simplify the writing process for the author.

• To make the text longer and more complex.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical question that emphasizes a point.

What type of noun is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'?

• Common noun

• Collective noun

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

Can a metaphor be a single word?

• Yes, a metaphor can be a single word that represents something else, like calling someone a 'lion' to imply bravery.

• No, metaphors must always be phrases or sentences.

• A metaphor can only be a single word if it is an adjective.

• Metaphors are only applicable in poetry and cannot be single words.