
Exploring Similes and Metaphors in Writing

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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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Olivia Brooks
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the teacher refer to figurative language as the 'juice' of writing?
Because it is the most boring part of writing.
Because it makes writing more interesting and exciting.
Because it is the hardest part of writing.
Because it is the easiest part of writing.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a simile?
A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
A statement that describes a fact.
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
A type of punctuation.
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
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The classroom was a zoo.
My tears were a river.
She is a shining star.
He is as brave as a lion.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a metaphor?
A statement that describes a fact.
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
A type of punctuation.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
He is as tall as a tree.
He is as fast as a cheetah.
She sings like an angel.
The classroom was a zoo.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figurative language: 'The siblings fought like cats and dogs.'
Metaphor
Simile
Neither
Both
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figurative language: 'Mr. Foley is a chicken during scary movies.'
Metaphor
Simile
Both
Neither
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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