Figurative Language
This figure of speech compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This type of sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
What is a compound sentence?
This punctuation mark is used to show possession or to form contractions.
What is an apostrophe?
This word means "very careful and precise."
What is meticulous?
This is the main idea of a passage.
What is the main idea or central message?
This is a figure of speech where one thing is directly equated to another without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
This sentence type begins with a subordinating conjunction and contains a dependent clause.
What is a complex sentence?
This punctuation mark is used to set off quotes, titles, or direct speech.
What are quotation marks?
In the sentence, "The garden was lush and abundant with flowers," what does "abundant" mean?
a) Scarce
b) Plenty
c) Limited
d) Ripe
Answer: b) Plenty
In a story, the ____ is the lesson or moral the author wants to teach.
What is theme?
This term describes giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is personification?
A sentence that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone is called a ____ sentence.
What is a simple sentence?
Place the comma correctly in this sentence: "Let's eat Grandma."
a) Let's eat, Grandma.
b) Let's, eat Grandma.
c) Lets eat Grandma.
d) Let's eat Grandma.
Answer: a) Let's eat, Grandma.
If someone is described as "benevolent," they are likely to be _____.
a) Kind
b) Cruel
c) Indifferent
d) Angry
Answer: a) Kind
In a passage, what is the purpose of a thesis statement?
a) To provide background information.
b) To summarize the main argument or point of the essay.
c) To conclude the essay.
d) To introduce a new topic.
Answer: b) To summarize the main argument or point of the essay.
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration for emphasis, such as "I've told you a million times."
What is hyperbole?
This term describes a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.
What is a compound sentence?
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
a) My brother’s car is new.
b) My brothers car is new.
c) My brothers’ car is new.
d) My brothers car’s is new.
Answer: a) My brother’s car is new.
In the phrase "His speech was laced with euphemisms," what is a euphemism?
a) An offensive term
b) A polite or mild word substituted for a harsh one
c) A loud noise
d) An emotional outburst
Answer: b) A polite or mild word substituted for a harsh one
Read the excerpt: "Despite the rain, the children played outside happily."
What is the main idea?
a) The children dislike the rain.
b) The rain stopped the children from playing.
c) The children played outside even though it was raining.
d) The children stayed inside because of the rain.
Answer: c) The children played outside even though it was raining.
In the phrase "The wind howled through the trees," what kind of figurative language is being used?
What is personification?
Identify the sentence type: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
What is a complex sentence?
Identify the correct punctuation in this sentence: "The dog’s favorite toys are in the yard."
a) The dog’s favorite toys are in the yard.
b) The dogs’ favorite toys are in the yard.
c) The dogs’ favorite toys is in the yard.
d) The dog’s favorite toys are in the yard.
Answer: a) The dog’s favorite toys are in the yard.
Choose the word that best fits this sentence: "The teacher’s instructions were ____ so everyone understood what to do."
a) ambiguous
b) vague
c) clear
d) confusing
Answer: c) clear
In a complex passage, an author uses subtle hints and details to suggest a character’s true motives without stating them outright. What is this literary technique called?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Inference
c) Flashback
d) Allusion
Answer: b) Inference