Pa105 Figurative Language

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A quiz over Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Imagery, Symbolism, Tone, Mood, & more. . . .

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1.

The following statement is an example of which figurative language?My mom's voice is annoying as nails scratching against a chalkboard!
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Imagery
- C.
  
  Symbolism
- D.
  
  Mood
- E.
  
  Simile
2.

The following statement is an example of a metaphor: "I am a wild tornado when someone makes me angry."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The following statement is an example of a which figurative language? "I have told you a million times to come home at 9:00pm!"
- A.
  
  Tone
- B.
  
  Symbolism
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Mood
- E.
  
  Imagery
4.

Choose the best option listed below?A girl cheats on her Math test at school. Because of the way cheating made her feel, she purposely fails the 2 following Math test to punish herself.
- A.
  
  This represents a feeling of happiness.
- B.
  
  This represents a feeling goofiness.
- C.
  
  This represents a feeling of excitement.
- D.
  
  This represents a feeling laziness & carelessness.
- E.
  
  This represents a feeling guilt and shame.
5.

The reader creates the tone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Roses are Red Violets are Blue My world would fall apart If I didn't have you! The tone of this poem is:
- A.
  
  Romantic
- B.
  
  Silly
- C.
  
  Depressing
- D.
  
  Sad
- E.
  
  Emotionless
7.

The following statement is an example of a Simile or Metaphor?My sister was as big as a bus when she was pregnant. The following statement is an example of a Simile or Metaphor?
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
8.

The following statement is an example of a Simile or Metaphor?"My life is an open book."
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
9.

Which of the following options would change this statement into a hyperbole?"I am hungry"
- A.
  
  I am starving!
- B.
  
  I am so hungry.
- C.
  
  I haven't eaten.
- D.
  
  I am starving! I feel like I haven't eaten in 10 days!
- E.
  
  I want some food.
10.

Connotation is the dictionary definition of a word.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The denotation of the word "dog" is a four legged mammal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Connotation is the emotional association that you have with the word.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Which of the following words sound like a positive connotation (association) of the word "slim"?
- A.
  
  Skinny
- B.
  
  Scrawny
- C.
  
  Slender
- D.
  
  Lanky
14.

Which of the following words sound like a negative connotation (association) of the word "large"
- A.
  
  Plus Size
- B.
  
  Heavy Set
- C.
  
  Fat
15.

Comparing means to point out the similarities in something.Contrasting means to point out the differences in something.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The following are an example of:Harmon's school colors are purple & white.Wyandotte's school colors are red & black.Miss James teaches English.Mr. Campos teaches American History.The cool winters are much more bearable than the hot and miserable summers.
- A.
  
  Contrasting
- B.
  
  Problem / Solution
- C.
  
  Cause & Effect
17.

This is an example of Compare & Contrast:The senior class had a food fight in the cafeteria this morning. The administrators wanted to put a stop to their bad behavior so they threatened to cancel prom if the senior's behavior didn't improve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

This is an example of Problem / Solution: The senior class had a food fight in the cafeteria this morning. The administrators wanted to put a stop to their bad behavior so they threatened to cancel prom if the senior's behavior didn't improve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Imagery does the following:
- A.
  
  Paints a picture in the reader's mind
- B.
  
  Allows you to easily imagine you are there
- C.
  
  Appeals to the 5 senses
- D.
  
  All the above
20.

This is an example of hyperbole:It is very hot outside.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

This is an example of hyperbole:It's so hot outside I think I'm going to melt!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

The following are all examples of ______________.Miss Harrington was a bulldozer, as she came storming through the classroom.You're a hurricane because you destroy everything in your way.School is a prison & I can't wait to get out!
23.

The following are all examples of ______________.Your love is like a cool summer's night on a Friday.Your room is like a dumpster, there's trash everywhere!Babysitting is like an extremely hard aerobics class, it gives you a workout!