Figurative Language
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer the following questions.
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1 An example of theme is
A
Last week, he was just fine. Yesterday, he was just fine. Today, he was just fine.
B
Jealousy can cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships
C
The sun gazed down upon the hills with satisfaction.
D
His excuses were a broken record.
2 An example of imagery is:
F
Her heart was a swelling ocean destined to take on the world.
G
She cried out in pain at the thought of his absence, a gaping black hole in her heart.
H
She couldn't sleep. So, she got out of bed, trailed through the delicate slips of moonlight
twinkling in the frost-covered glass, and turned on the kettle.
J
Unconditional love withstands any obstacle
3 An example of personification is:
A
The sun gazed down upon the hills with satisfaction.
B
His excuses were a broken record
C
He looked as pale as a ghost.
D
Jealousy can cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships
4 An example of alliteration is:
F
G
Onward they leapt into the shadows. Shadows that contained unknown adventures.
The shimmering sun was sinking into the sea.
H
I’d walk to the ends of the earth for you.
J
Are you serious?
5 "She cried out in pain at the thought of his absence, a gaping black hole in her heart" is an
example of:
A
Simile
B
Personification
C
Repetition
D
Metaphor
6 "The puppy sprawled across her couch, legs twitching feverishly, and she knew he must be
dreaming of the squirrels he tries to capture every morning" is an example of:
F
Imagery
G
Simile
H
Personification
J
Alliteration
7 An example of simile is:
A
The fire swallowed the forest whole, leaving but a trace of ash behind.
B
What did I ever do to deserve something like this?
C
Her eyes were as piercing as a knife
D
The shimmering sun was sinking into the sea.
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8
"Unconditional love withstands any obstacle" is an example of:
F
Personification
G
Theme
H
Simile
J
Metaphore
9 "Doomed is the man who determines the winner of such a deadly game" is an example of
alliteration.
10
A
True
B
False
"The fire swallowed the forest whole, leaving but a trace of ash behind" is an example of:
F
Simile
G
Metaphor
H
Personification
J
Theme
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