Figurative Language and Literary Devices

Figurative Language and Literary Devices

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English

5th Grade

Easy

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a comparison using "like" or "as"?

Metaphor

Simile

Onomatopoeia

Idiom

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary device gives human traits to non-human things?

Personification

Symbolism

Repetition

Tone & Mood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Idiom

Irony

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase "Life is like an onion" suggest?

Life is sweet

Life has many layers

Life is colorful

Life is simple

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A comparison using "and" or "but"

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

A statement of fact

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Her eyes were like stars

Her eyes were glistening jewels

Her eyes were as bright as diamonds

Her eyes shone like the sun

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for words that imitate sounds?

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Hyperbole

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