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Figurative Language Meaning Quiz

Authored by Amanda Cummings

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Figurative Language Meaning Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does the author use the simile "the water sparkled like diamonds" in the story?

  • To describe the size of the stream

  • To illustrate the beauty of the water

  • To show that the water is cold

  • To compare the stream to a road

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author's use of personification in "the stream could share secrets" contribute to the meaning of the text?

  • It suggests that streams are dangerous.

  • It proves that Max is afraid.

  • It means the stream is silent.

  • It shows the stream has a magical quality.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What effect does the phrase "his excitement bubbling like a pot of boiling water" have on the passage?

  • It shows that Max is bored.

  • It suggests that Max is nervous.

  • It shows Max's joyful anticipation.

  • It describes the water in the stream.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is an example of figurative language used by the author in the text?

  • The ripples danced like fairies in the light.

  • Max walked along the bank.

  • The stream flows through the village.

  • The fish is colorful.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the figurative language in paragraph 5 reveal about how Max feels?

  • He feels excited to share the story with others.

  • He feels sad about leaving the stream.

  • He feels scared of the fish.

  • He feels tired from walking.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does the author use the simile "eyes that sparkled like stars" in the story?

  • To show how tired Oliver is

  • To illustrate Oliver’s bright and kind nature

  • To describe the forest at night

  • To compare Oliver to a rabbit

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author's use of personification in "the acorn dreamed of becoming a mighty oak tree" contribute to the meaning of the text?

  • It suggests that acorns are scary.

  • It indicates that trees can talk.

  • It shows that dreams can be powerful.

  • It means the acorn is sad.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

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