Figurative Language Fun
What does the phrase “The wind howled through the trees” mean?
A. The wind was quiet and gentle.
B. The wind sounded like a person crying.
C. The wind was very strong and noisy.
D. The trees were making animal sounds.
C. The wind was very strong and noisy.
Which of these is the best summary of a story about a lost dog who finds his way home?
A. A dog runs away, meets a friend, and returns to his owner.
B. The dog had brown fur and liked to bark.
C. The owner was very sad the dog was gone.
D. Dogs are loyal animals.
A. A dog runs away, meets a friend, and returns to his owner. ✅
What is a primary source?
A. A summary of events by someone else
B. A website made for kids
C. A firsthand account of an event
D. A textbook
C. A firsthand account of an event ✅
What does the idiom “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?
A. There are animals falling from the sky
B. It is raining very hard
C. It is snowing outside
D. It’s a sunny day
B. It is raining very hard ✅
After reading two articles about the same storm—one from a survivor and one from a news report—what could you do?
A. Guess which one is real
B. Compare how each source describes the storm
C. Ignore the differences
D. Summarize the survivor only
B. Compare how each source describes the storm ✅
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." What does this simile show?
A. Her smile hurt people’s eyes.
B. She smiled during the day.
C. Her smile was warm and cheerful.
D. She was outside in the sun.
C. Her smile was warm and cheerful. ✅
When summarizing an informational text, what should you include?
A. Every single detail
B. Your opinion about the topic
C. The central idea and key details
D. What you already knew
C. The central idea and key details ✅
Which of the following is a secondary source about the Civil War?
A. A letter written by a Civil War soldier
B. A diary from 1863
C. A modern-day history book
D. A speech given by Abraham Lincoln
C. A modern-day history book ✅
What type of figurative language is used in “He has a heart of stone”?
A. Hyperbole
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
C. Metaphor ✅
Which of these is a key part of summarizing a fiction story?
A. Describing the setting in detail
B. Listing every character's name
C. Telling the plot and theme
D. Sharing your favorite part
C. Telling the plot and theme ✅
What type of figurative language is used in: “The leaves danced across the lawn”?
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Personification
D. Personification ✅
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
A. Paraphrasing is shorter
B. Summarizing includes opinions
C. Paraphrasing uses different words but same length
D. Summarizing copies the original
C. Paraphrasing uses different words but same length ✅
You read a newspaper article from 1945 and a biography published in 2020. Which is the primary source?
A. The biography
B. The newspaper article
C. Both are secondary
D. Neither is a primary source
B. The newspaper article ✅
“She cried a river of tears.” This sentence shows—
A. She flooded the house
B. She was very sad
C. She went swimming
D. It was raining
B. She was very sad ✅
What is a good way to compare a primary and secondary source?
A. Count how many words are in each
B. Look for differences in facts and perspectives
C. Rewrite both
D. Only read the primary
B. Look for differences in facts and perspectives ✅
Why might an author use a metaphor like “Time is a thief”?
A. To explain a science topic
B. To make the reader laugh
C. To show time takes things away
D. To compare two robbers
C. To show time takes things away ✅
You just read a fable with a moral about honesty. Which sentence best summarizes the theme?
A. The rabbit got caught lying to his friends.
B. It is important to always tell the truth.
C. The rabbit ate a lot of carrots.
D. Lying is bad.
B. It is important to always tell the truth. ✅
Why might an author use both primary and secondary sources?
A. To make the text shorter
B. To give different points of view
C. To avoid repeating information
D. To tell jokes
B. To give different points of view ✅
Why do authors use similes and metaphors?
A. To confuse readers
B. To make text more interesting and help readers understand
C. To add facts
D. To make the text longer
B. To make text more interesting and help readers understand ✅
What should you avoid when summarizing a text?
A. Including the theme
B. Stating every small detail
C. Using your own words
D. Explaining the central idea
B. Stating every small detail ✅
Which sentence includes an example of a simile?
A. The moonlight painted the floor.
B. He was a rock during the storm.
C. She ran like a cheetah.
D. The thunder grumbled angrily.
C. She ran like a cheetah. ✅
Which is the best summary of a nonfiction article about how bees help pollinate plants?
A. Bees are scary and sting people.
B. Bees are small insects that fly.
C. Bees are helpful because they carry pollen between plants.
D. Bees make honey in hives.
C. Bees are helpful because they carry pollen between plants. ✅
Which statement best compares a primary and a secondary source?
A. A primary source gives a firsthand account; a secondary source explains it later.
B. They are always the same.
C. Secondary sources are always more accurate.
D. Primary sources are only for teachers.
A. A primary source gives a firsthand account; a secondary source explains it later. ✅
Which sentence shows personification?
A. The dog barked loudly.
B. The cake smelled delicious.
C. The clock stared at me from the wall.
D. The sun is a star.
C. The clock stared at me from the wall. ✅
Why is comparing sources important?
A. To decide which one has better pictures
B. To find mistakes
C. To understand the topic better
D. To make reading easier
C. To understand the topic better ✅