What is the main purpose of understanding figurative language in 8th grade?

Figurative Language Review: Metaphor, Simile, and Personification

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To memorize definitions of literary terms
To improve spelling and grammar
To enhance reading comprehension and creativity
To prepare for high school literature classes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'the apple of my eye' imply in figurative language?
An eye condition
A healthy dietary choice
Something or someone greatly cherished
A preference for apples
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
"She is as brave as a lion"
"He has a heart of stone"
"The world is your oyster"
"Life is a highway"
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does figurative language enhance writing?
By reducing the word count
By simplifying concepts
By adding complexity and depth
By making it more factual
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which literary device is used to draw a direct comparison between two things?
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?
Use of the words 'like' or 'as'
Comparison of two unlike things
Giving human traits to non-human subjects
Exaggerating to make a point
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?
It clarifies details
It confuses the reader
It exaggerates to emphasize a point
It makes the writing more formal
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