Figurative Language
"I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide."
A. Assonance
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
C. Metaphor
Identify the text structure used in the text below
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.
Problem and Solution
What is the main idea of the poem?
A. The speaker regrets not taking both paths.
B. Life is full of difficult choices, and decisions shape our future.
C. The speaker finds joy in exploring nature.
D. The roads symbolize literal paths through a forest.
B. Life is full of difficult choices, and decisions shape our future.
Ephemeral : Permanent :
A. Fleeting : Enduring
B. Vibrant : Dull
C. Transparent : Opaque
D. Hasty : Slow
Fleeting : Enduring (Answer: A)
"Ephemeral" means short-lived, and "permanent" means lasting forever. "Fleeting" and "enduring" share a similar opposite relationship.
What does the dialogue between Sarah and Daniel reveal about their relationship?
A. They are distant acquaintances.
B. They share a close and supportive bond.
C. They often argue and disagree.
D. They are professional colleagues.
B. They share a close and supportive bond.
“On the day that I was born / The cards were dealt, the dice were thrown / I think my destiny was drawn.”
Which two figurative language devices are used in the above lines?
a. simile & metaphor
b. alliteration & assonance
c. hyperbole & oxymoron
d. metaphor & alliteration
d. metaphor & alliteration
What text structure is used below?
Chimpanzees and humans are alike in many ways. A baby chimp laughs when its mother tickles it. After chimpanzees fight, they kiss and make up. When one chimpanzee comforts another, it gives it a hug or pat on the back. There are, of course, many ways that chimpanzees and humans are different. Chimpanzees are smaller and stronger than humans. An adult male chimpanzee stands three or four feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. But a chimpanzee can lift more weight than a man who is six feet tall.
Compare and contrast
Which of the following best represents the theme of the poem?
A. The inevitability of death.
B. The power of individuality and choices.
C. The beauty of nature.
D. The importance of returning to familiar places.
B. The power of individuality and choices.
Austere : Lavish ::
A. Simple : Complex
B. Strict : Lenient
C. Frugal : Extravagant
D. Somber : Joyful
Frugal : Extravagant (Answer: C)
"Austere" means simple or strict, while "lavish" means rich or luxurious. Similarly, "frugal" (economical) is the opposite of "extravagant" (excessive).
Which line best illustrates Sarah’s internal struggle?
A. “I needed some air.”
B. “But what if I never feel ready?”
C. “You always come here when you're troubled.”
D. “Then we wait. Together.”
B. “But what if I never feel ready?”
Drip—hiss—drip—hiss fall the raindrops / on the oaken log which burns, and steams,
and smokes the ceiling beams. / Drip—hiss—the rain never stops.
Which figurative language is used above?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
c. Simile
d. Allusion
A. Hyperbole
Which text structure is used below?
Chimps live in groups and like each other a lot, but sometimes they fight. Because they don’t want to stay angry at each other after a fight, they make up by holding a hand out to the other and kissing. They show they are sorry with pats and hugs. Then the anger goes away.
cause and effect
What effect does the phrase “I doubted if I should ever come back” have on the poem’s theme?
A. It emphasizes the permanence of choices.
B. It suggests a sense of adventure.
C. It creates an ominous tone.
D. It shows the speaker’s indecisiveness.
A. It emphasizes the permanence of choices.
Obfuscate : Clarify :
A. Concede : Deny
B. Elucidate : Confuse
C. Mingle : Separate
D. Conceal : Reveal
Elucidate : Confuse (Answer: B)
"Obfuscate" means to make something unclear, while "clarify" means to make it clear. "Elucidate" (to explain) is the opposite of "confuse."
What is a central theme suggested by the passage?
A. The inevitability of change.
B. The power of isolation.
C. The strength found in companionship.
D. The danger of secrets.
C. The strength found in companionship.
The air grew cold as the black night set in. The young man began to panic. He must stay warm some how. As he looked through the snow covered hills he began to understand… there was no escape. As this thought became clear the shadow of night surrounded him into a deep sleep.
What might the “shadow of night” mean?
Doom, despair or hopelessness
Which text structure is used below?
A chimpanzee’s body is made for climbing and swinging in the trees. First, it uses its long arms to reach a branch. Next, with its flexible hands and feet, it grabs and hooks on to the branch. Finally, it swings from that branch to another branch of tree.
sequence
How does the poet use imagery to convey the main idea of the poem?
A. By describing the leaves as untrampled, highlighting fresh opportunities.
B. By using color imagery to depict a dangerous setting.
C. By focusing on sounds in the woods to create a peaceful mood.
D. By showing the forest as a symbol of confinement.
A. By describing the leaves as untrampled, highlighting fresh opportunities.
Inundate : Water :
A. Illuminate : Light
B. Suffocate : Air
C. Invigorate : Energy
D. Saturate : Liquid
Saturate : Liquid (Answer: D)
"Inundate" means to flood or overwhelm with water. "Saturate" similarly means to soak or fill completely with a liquid.
How does the author create a sense of suspense in the passage?
A. By describing the weather in detail.
B. By revealing the contents of the letter immediately.
C. By leaving the reader uncertain about Sarah’s decision.
D. By introducing a new character abruptly.
C. By leaving the reader uncertain about Sarah’s decision.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
How does the repeated use of the line "And miles to go before I sleep" enhance the effectiveness of the poem’s figurative language?
A. It creates a literal sense of distance, emphasizing the speaker's physical journey through the woods.
B. It introduces a playful tone, using repetition to mimic the sounds of nature.
C. It reinforces the metaphor of life as a journey, underscoring the weight of responsibilities and the inevitability of rest.
D. It serves as a form of hyperbole, exaggerating the length of the journey for dramatic effect.
C. It reinforces the metaphor of life as a journey, underscoring the weight of responsibilities and the inevitability of rest.
Which text structure is used in the text below?
It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types, or species, of chimpanzees—the common chimpanzee and the bonobo, also known as the pygmy chimpanzee
description
Which line best captures the poem’s theme of how choices shape our lives?
A. “And looked down one as far as I could.”
B. “Yet knowing how way leads on to way.”
C. “I shall be telling this with a sigh.”
D. “I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.”
D. “I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.”
Pernicious : Harmful ::
A. Benevolent : Kind
B. Melancholy : Happy
C. Insidious : Dangerous
D. Benign : Malignant
Insidious : Dangerous (Answer: C)
"Pernicious" means causing harm in a subtle way, just as "insidious" suggests a sneaky or hidden danger.
Which element of the passage hints at future events?
A. The mention of autumn leaves.
B. Sarah tracing the carved initials on the tree.
C. Daniel’s promise to wait.
D. The wind holding its breath.
D. The wind holding its breath.