Doll Figurative Language Test
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Define Simile -
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The Doll Figurative Language Test assesses understanding of different figurative language types through various literary examples. It evaluates skills in identifying similes, metaphors, analogies, and hyperboles, enhancing literary analysis capabilities.
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Define Metaphor -
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Define Analogy -
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Define Personification -
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Define Hyperbole -
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Define Idiom -
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Define Onomatopoeia -
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"He looked as big as a bear to Betsy; and as he walked his great red tongue hung out of his mouth and his white teeth gleamed horrible." This sentence contains which type of figurative language?
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Idiom
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Simile
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Onomatopoeia
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Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence contains a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". In this sentence, the author is comparing the person's appearance to that of a bear by saying "He looked as big as a bear". The use of "as" indicates that the comparison is being made.Rate this question:
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Read the sentece below from the passage."It would be a world where going anywhere takes forever."The sentence is an example of which type of figurative language?
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Simile
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Onomatopoeia
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Hyperbole
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Personification
Correct Answer
A. HyperboleExplanation
The sentence "It would be a world where going anywhere takes forever" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this sentence, the author is using exaggeration to emphasize the idea that in this hypothetical world, traveling would be extremely slow and time-consuming.Rate this question:
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Read the senteces below from the passage."The electronic signal put out by your muscles is unique. It's sort of like your fingerprints."The second sentence contains an example of which type of figurative language?
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Onomatopoeia
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Analogy
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Personification
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Metaphor
Correct Answer
A. AnalogyExplanation
The correct answer is analogy. The second sentence compares the uniqueness of the electronic signal put out by muscles to the uniqueness of fingerprints. This is an analogy because it draws a comparison between two different things to highlight their similarities.Rate this question:
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"We want you to have fun and enjoy your visit to Mesa Verde but remember that Mesa Verde is an outdoor museum, not a playground."The sentence contains an example of which type of figurative language?
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Idiom
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Analogy
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Hyperbole
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Onomatopoeia
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A. AnalogyExplanation
The sentence does not contain any figurative language. It is a straightforward statement comparing Mesa Verde to an outdoor museum, emphasizing that it should be treated with respect and not as a place for play.Rate this question:
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"The 'road' to food safety, however, can either be a bumpy one or smooth."The sentence contains an example of which type of figurative language?
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Hyperbole
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Personification
Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
The correct answer is Metaphor. The sentence is comparing the journey to food safety with a road, suggesting that it can be either difficult (bumpy) or easy (smooth). This comparison is not stated directly, but implied, making it a metaphor.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below from the passage."Bones are like a bank account."The sentence is an example of which type of figurative language?
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Hyperbole
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Onomatopoeia
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Simile
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Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The sentence "Bones are like a bank account" is an example of a simile because it compares bones to a bank account using the word "like". A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the author is comparing bones to a bank account to illustrate the idea that bones, like a bank account, store something valuable (in this case, minerals and nutrients).Rate this question:
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"By the time they were finishing dinner, a rising full moon peeked over the edge of the forest, chasing away the last drops of sunlight."The sentence contains an example of which type of figurative language?
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Personification
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Onomatopoeia
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Hyperbole
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Simile
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification because the sentence attributes human-like qualities to the moon by stating that it is "peeking" and "chasing away" the sunlight. This personification gives the moon human actions and characteristics, which is a form of figurative language.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below from the passage."Shoes travel through a jungle of germs."The sentence is an example of which type of figurative language?
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Analogy
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Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. HyperboleExplanation
The sentence "Shoes travel through a jungle of germs" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally. In this sentence, the author is using hyperbole to emphasize the idea that there are a lot of germs on shoes. By comparing the germs to a jungle, the author is exaggerating the extent of the germs to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below from the passage."Shoes clang and clatter across tile and hardwood floors."The sentence contains an example of which type of figurative language?
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Analogy
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Onomatopoeia
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Metaphor
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Personification
Correct Answer
A. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The sentence "Shoes clang and clatter across tile and hardwood floors" contains an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words imitate or suggest the sound that they describe. In this sentence, the words "clang" and "clatter" imitate the sound of shoes hitting the floor, making it an example of onomatopoeia.Rate this question:
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