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Understanding Figurative Language

Understanding Figurative Language

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in writing?

To paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind

To provide a detailed analysis

To create a literal description

To confuse the reader

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simile?

It uses 'as' or 'like' to compare

It describes an object in detail

It states one thing is another

It provides a factual statement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 'His beard was wild like a lion's', what is being compared?

A lion and a tiger

A beard and a forest

A beard and a mane

A beard and a lion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do metaphors differ from similes?

Metaphors are longer than similes

Metaphors provide a literal description

Metaphors state one thing is another

Metaphors use 'as' or 'like'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

He runs as fast as a cheetah

Her smile is as bright as the sun

The world is a stage

The sun is like a golden ball

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