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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Yes

No

Sometimes

Only in poetry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.'

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

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