Figurative Devices
Tina is as tall as a mountain..........what figure device is being used in this statement
A. Onomatopoeia B. Simile C. Metaphor
Simile
One of my brothers (play/plays) football.
Play
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition b. funny c. unconscious
d. with little thought or consideration
with very little thought or consideration
Don’t put ketchup on MY hamburger.
What part of speech is MY
A Pronoun B. Noun C. Adjective D. Preposition
Pronoun
In geometry class, Karolina never stops talking. What does the hyperbole in this sentence emphasize?
A. Karolina is not very intelligent. B.Karolina needs to talk to the teacher. C.Karolina is very talkative.
Karolina is very talkative
Angelina thought life was a fashion show:
Device:
A Simile B. Metaphor C. Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Everybody in the class (has/have) tickets.
has
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water b. very old c. smart
d. greatly admired
greatly admired
I found my cell phone UNDERNEATH my bed.
What is the part of speech
A Pronoun B. Noun C. Adjective D. Preposition
Preposition
During gym class, I noticed that Betty is a tall as a tree. What is emphasized with the simile in this sentence?
A. Betty likes gym class. B.Betty is taller than the trees in the forest. C.Betty is very tall.
Betty is very tall
The sun was calling my name:
Device:
A. Simile B. Idiom C. Personification
Personification
Several of us (prefer , prefers) to go to the late movie.
prefer
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a. a reason to do something b. a small amount of money c. a tax d. a good job
a reason to do something
The GRUMPY student was not in the mood to do math.
What part of speech is GRUMPY
A Pronoun B. Noun C. Adjective D. Preposition
The earthquake rumbled the foundation of the house. What does the onomatopoeia in this sentence emphasize?
A. The size of the house. B. The sound of the earthquake. C.The location of the earthquake.
The sound of the earthquake
Device:
A. Personification B. Onomatopoeia C. Simile
Onomatopoeia
The rhythm of the waves (is/are) calming.
is
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. taking over b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. all knowing
it is everywhere
Jenny RELUCTANTLY sat down next to the trash can with her lunch tray.
What part of speech is reluctantly
A. Pronoun B. Interjection C. Preposition d. Adverb
Adverb
Quincy’s quilters quit quilting quickly. What does the alliteration in this sentence emphasize?
A. Quincy’s quilters are fast. B. Quincy’s quilters didn’t work very long. C. Quincy’s quilters didn’t work at all.
Quincy's quilters didn't work very long
Tim’s explanation is as clear as mud. What does the simile in this sentence emphasize?
A.Tim has a very clear explanation. B.Tim’s explanation is unclear. C. Tim does not have an explanation
Tim's explanation is unclear
Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator (is/are) going to have to make a decision.
is
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920.
What is “suffrage” ?
a. something that causes physical pain b. needs
c. thoughts d. the right to vote
the right to vote
That children's book had way too much ONOMATOPOEIA for my taste.
The part of speech is...
A. Interjection B. Nouns c. Adjectives D. Adverbs
Noun
Sarah discovered that Brian was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.What is emphasized with the idiom in this sentence?
A.Brian’s unreliability B.Brian’s costume C.Brian’s kindness
Brian's Unreliability