Star
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
simile
What does the use of onomatopoeia in "the thunder roared" help convey?
- A) A sense of calm and peace
- B) The smell of rain
- C) An intense and loud sound
- D) The color of the sky
- C) An intense and loud sound
Why is "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" considered figurative language?
alliteration- repeating beginning sounds
Name the figurative language: "He let the cat out of the bag."
A idiom
B personification
C metaphor
A Idiom
Name the figurative language and explain its meaning: The smell of spring lingered in the still air.
Alliteration
There are fresh scents like flowers, grass and possibly rain in the air.
The repetition of the same consonant sounds in the beginning.
Alliteration
Identify the example and explain the meaning: The slithering snake stalked the small children.
Alliteration
The snake was following the children
"Her smile was as bright as the sun, warming the hearts of everyone around her." What effect does the simile have on the mood of the text?
A The simile compares her heart to the sun
B The simile comparing the smile to the bright sun creates a joyful and positive mood, suggesting happiness and warmth.
C The simile creates a sad mood
The simile comparing the smile to the bright sun creates a joyful and positive mood, suggesting happiness and warmth.
Name the figurative language: The water was a glove that enveloped the swimmer’s body.
Metaphor.
Identify the figurative language in this text: The clouds danced across the sky as the wind blew. Rain was beginning to come down from the sky.
Personification
The clouds danced across the sky as the wind blew.
This type of figurative language means giving human qualities to non-human or non-living things.
What is personification?
Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
Identify the figurative language: "The rabbit was as slow as a sloth"
What is a simile?
What does the author's attitude toward the story or characters reveal?
- A) The title of the story - B) The characters' names - C) The mood of the story - D) The tone of the story
D) The tone of the story
The wind whispered secrets through the leaves", How does the personification of the wind contribute to the mood?
a) It makes the mood lighter and happier.
b) It adds a mysterious and slightly eerie mood.
c) It creates a calm and soothing mood.
d) It generates an energetic and lively mood.
b) It adds a mysterious and slightly eerie mood.
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
Name the figurative language: The stars danced in the night.
A onomatopoeia
B simile
C personification
C personification
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees, carrying tales of forgotten times to those who listened." How does the use of personification in this excerpt contribute to the tone of the text?
A creates a mysterious and intriguing tone
B makes it sound happy
C it wants to tell secrets
A creates a mysterious and intriguing tone
Name the figurative language: Johnny is feeling under the weather?
Idiom.
Hyperbole
What tone is being set in this example: The children cheered about the candy canes and Christmas cookies
excitement
What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?
A) To provide factual information -
B) To create feelings and add depth -
C) To confuse the readers -
D) To use literal descriptions
B) To create feelings and add depth -
How does the phrase "stars danced in the sky" contribute to the text?
A) It explains a scientific phenomenon.
- B) It adds a magical feeling through personification.
- C) It describes a stormy night.
- D) It introduces a new character.
- B) It adds a magical feeling through personification.
How does figurative language contribute to the mood of a story?
- A) It provides straightforward information.
- B) It can create a spooky and mysterious feeling.
- C) It explains the characters' actions.
- D) It sets the time and place of the story.
- B) It can create a spooky and mysterious feeling.
What is the significance of understanding figurative language in reading?
- A) It helps readers remember facts.
- B) It adds complexity to the plot.
- C) It allows readers to decode emotions and meanings.
- D) It changes the setting of the story.
- C) It allows readers to decode emotions and meanings.