Types
"...it's like the snapping of a green branch/to the man inside" (Hikmet)
Simile
"Part of you may live alone inside/like a stone at the bottom of a well" (Hikmet)
Hikmet compares living alone to being a stone in a well to...
A) Create a mood of isolation
B) Describe a well to the readers
C) Convey how dark it is in his prison cell
A) Create a mood of isolation
"The house was a tired old man, waiting for a day of rest"
What does the metaphor suggest about the house?
A) It is prepared for nighttime
B) It is old and worn out
C) It has recently been moved into.
B) It is old and worn out
"My backpack weighs a ton!"
Why would the author choose to use a hyperbole to describe the weight of their backpack?
A) To emphasize how much they hate the backpack
B) To emphasize how big the backpack is
C) To emphasize how heavy the backpack is
C) To emphasize how heavy the backpack is
"The river moved slowly like a(n) ____________ through the forest"
A) bullet train
B) ancient turtle
C) traffic jam
B) ancient turtle
"...as long as the jewel/on the left side of your chest doesn't lose its luster" (Hikmet)
Metaphor
"The boat moved on the water like a swan"
What does this simile suggest about the boat?
A) It is sinking
B) It is moving quickly and easily
C) It is stuck in the middle of the lake
B) It is moving quickly and easily
"His singing was a gentle snowfall"
What does this metaphor reveal about the singer's voice
A) It is loud and bright
B) It is cold and harsh
C) It is gentle and mesmerizing
C) It is gentle and mesmerizing
"The wind slapped against the windows, and the rain crashed against the rocks. There was a booming clap of thunder."
How does the imagery contribute to the passage?
A) It creates a dark and chaotic mood
B) It demonstrates how peaceful the scene is
C) It helps the reader experience the pleasant weather
A) It creates a dark and chaotic mood
"The storm was a _____________, so I couldn't sleep last night"
A) a raging crowd
B) a bad weather event
C) a quiet library
A) a raging crowd
"Hazel had perfectly average intelligence, which meant she couldn't think about anything except in short bursts" (Vonnegut)
Hyperbole
"The clouds were like cotton candy in the bright blue sky"
What type of weather is most likely being described?
A) Bright and sunny
B) Cold and grey
D) Stormy and dark
A) Bright and sunny
"Lane felt a heavy weight on her heart"
What might have happened to Lane?
A) Something very sad
B) Something very scary
C) Something very exciting
A) Something very sad
Why might an author use understatement? SELECT TWO.
A) To create a comedic tone
B) To be dramatic
C) To call attention to a specific event
A and C
"The lunchroom is like a ____________ once everyone leaves"
A) Wild jungle
B) A rollercoaster
C) A graveyard
C) A graveyard
"And just as naturally, he couldn't stop them from executing him the following morning, another victim of his devotion to his work" (Valenzeuala)
Understatement
"The bad news hit me like a punch to the stomach"
How is the speaker most likely feeling?
A) Excited
B) Enraged
C) Shocked
C) Shocked
"The classroom turned into a street riot when the teacher left the room"
What can we infer about the students from this metaphor?
A) They were quiet and respectful
B) They were rowdy and active
C) They left the classroom after the teacher
B) They were rowdy and active
"Not knowing my class schedule is killing me"
What is the author's purpose in using this hyperbole?
A) To emphasize how serious the issue is
B) To demonstrate how anxious the speaker is about her schedule
C) To emphasize the on-edge mood of the scene
B) To demonstrate how anxious the speaker is about her schedule
"My brain feels like ________________ after taking that math test"
A) An organized desk
B) Scrambled eggs
C) A flashlight in the dark
B) Scrambled eggs
"The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal" (Vonnegut)
Verbal Irony
"The gossip spread like wildfire"
Why would the author choose to compare gossip to wildfire?
A) It is a small problem that is managed easily
B) The gossip affects people outside of the school
C) The gossip spreads quickly and causes a lot of problems
C) The gossip spreads quickly and causes a lot of problems
"His little brother was a shadow"
What does this metaphor most likely reveal about the little brother?
A) He is ghostlike
B) He follows his older brother everywhere
C) He is short and has dark hair
B) He follows his older brother everywhere
"I have told you a million times to stop talking and finish your work!"
What is the author's most likely purpose for using hyperbole?
A) To show that the speaker is strict and uncaring
B) To demonstrate the exact amount of times the speaker has given the reminder
C) To emphasize the speaker's frustration and annoyance
C) To emphasize the speaker's frustration and annoyance
"Her grandmother was a ______________ to her when her mother was sick"
A) Soft bed and warm meal
B) Dark stairwell and creeking floors
C) A silent library and empty room
A) Soft bed and warm meal