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- 1. Multiple Choice
The storm continued for hours. The thunder was so loud that it was deafening. Lightening flashed in the sky, taking the night from completely black to light. The world was coming to an end.
How does the use of figurative language help the reader understand the paragraph’s meaning?
by helping the reader compare the storm with an object
by helping the reader recognize how long the storm lasts
by helping the reader understand how scary the storm is
by helping the reader remember a similar storm
- 2. Multiple Choice
Read the excerpt from “Seedfolks.”
The sidewalk was completely empty. It was Sunday, early in April. An icy wind teetered trash cans and turned my cheeks to marble. In Vietnam we had no weather like that. Here in Cleveland people call it spring. I walked half a block, then crossed the street and reached the vacant lot.
It is spring in Cleveland.
It is unlike the weather in Vietnam.
It nearly blows over trash cans.
It is unpleasant and cold.
- 3. Multiple Choice
From “Seedfolks:”
He showed me exactly how far apart the rows should be and how deep. He couldn’t read the words on the seed packets, but he knew from the pictures what seeds were inside. He poured them into his hand and smiled. He seemed to recognize them, like old friends.
What does the figurative language in the excerpt help the reader understand about the man planting the seeds?
He looks at the seeds in his hand.
He is frustrated that he cannot read.
He is happy to be planting again.
He remembers each type of seed.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is the best description of figurative language?
It expresses the writer’s opinion.
It shows what something looks like.
It expresses an emotion or feeling.
It shows the actual meaning of something.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence:
Our minds danced as we thought about what we would do with the extra money.
What is the speaker using figurative language to say?
they are dizzy from the thought of having extra money.
they are happy about the idea of having extra money.
they are worried about not having enough money.
they are not sure how they will spend the extra money.
- 6. Multiple Choice
An excerpt from Let Bindi Have the Limelight.
They shared an impressive venue, but a lot sets Bindi Wear International apart from those big names. Dubbed as "clothes with a conscience," Bindi's line, which includes shirts, shorts, skirts, swimwear, and accessories, has tags made of recycled cardboard, and the shoes have soles made with recycled rubber.
What does the figurative language in the excerpt help the reader understand about the clothing line?
It is called Bindi Wear International.
It is environmentally responsible.
It is made from cardboard and rubber.
It includes shirts, shorts, and swimwear.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
The chain fell off my bicycle, so I had to stop and put it back on, which made me late for softball practice.
What word best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word “chain”?
practice
stop
softball
bicycle
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence.
When I saw her yawn, I could not tell if it was because she was tired or just bored.
Which statement best describes what a student can learn by analyzing the relationship between the two underlined words?
Boredom can cause yawning.
Yawning can cause tiredness.
Boredom can cause tiredness.
Tiredness can cause yawning.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence.
When Milo had chicken pox, his brother had to move out of their room because the virus is contagious.
Which statement best describes what a student can learn by analyzing the relationship between the two underlined words?
A virus is a type of chicken pox.
A virus is highly contagious.
Chicken pox is highly contagious.
Chicken pox is a type of virus.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence.
After the literature exam, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Which term from the sentence is an example of figurative language?
literature exam
huge weight
had been
I felt
- 11. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence.
The thin branch groaned under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.
Which word from the sentence is an example of figurative language?
thin
groaned
weight
heavy
- 12. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
The air was a heavy, thick blanket.
Which is true of the figurative language used here?
The metaphor compares the words
The metaphor relates the word heavy to thick.
Personification compares the words heavy and blanket.
The simile relates the words blanket and heavy.
The metaphor compares the words air and blanket.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence.
When I found out I had been lied to, I was angry enough to explode.
Which word from the sentence is an example of figurative language?
lied
explode
angry
found
- 14. Multiple Choice
I ate too many pancakes at breakfast and felt like I might ________.
The best example of hyperbole that would complete the sentence is
sleep.
blow up.
groan.
smile.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read the paragraph.
As I approached the podium to give my speech, I was shaking and sweating. How would I ever be able to start talking, let alone make my ideas come alive for the audience? I took a deep breath and introduced my topic.
Which statement explains how figurative language is used in the passage?
Hyperbole is used to show that the speaker wants to reach his audience.
Personification is used to show that the speaker wants to reach his audience.
Hyperbole is used to show that the speaker is shaking and sweating.
Personification is used to show that the speaker wants to stop sweating and shaking.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Read the paragraph.
The storm continued for hours. The thunder was so loud that it was deafening. Lightning flashed in the sky, taking the night from completely black to light. The world was coming to an end.
Which statement explains how figurative language is used in the passage?
Personification is used to show the power of the storm.
Metaphor is used to show the size of the storm.
Hyperbole is used to show the power of the storm.
Simile is used to show the darkness of the storm.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Read the paragraph.
As I approached the podium to give my speech, I was shaking and sweating. How would I ever be able to start talking, let alone make my ideas come alive for the audience? I took a deep breath and introduced my topic.
Which is an example of figurative language in the paragraph?
make my ideas come alive
and introduced my topic
I was shaking and sweating
As I approached the podium
- 18. Multiple Choice
Read the word pair:
nervous/worry
Which type of word relationship does this word pair represent?
item and category
part and whole
cause and effect
simile and metaphor
- 19. Multiple Choice
Read the word pair.
engine/automobile
Which type of word relationship does this word pair represent?
item and category
effect and cause
part and whole
cause and effect
- 20. Multiple Choice
Read the word pair.
destruction/hurricane
Which type of word relationship does this word pair represent?
effect and cause
item and category
cause and effect
part and whole
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