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Figurative language is
not allowed in writing
way too literal!
strange, very strange
a fun way to say different things
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When we say one thing IS another thing...that is a metaphor.
False
True
3
When you use a phrase that is common in our culture, but people from other countries might not understand it... that is
an idiom
a figure of speech
a metaphor
a pun
4
"She is a monster!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Pun
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
5
"She was like a bull in a china shop." is an example of what type of figurative language?
pun
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
6
"The car coughed and wheezed as it went down the road" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
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What does this Idiom mean: "That ship has sailed!"
It's too late... you missed your chance.
You won't pass the test!
You need to run faster!
You're too late to get on the boat!
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I am amazing at identifying Figurative Language!
False
True
9
"He happily heard her holler hello" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Simile
Pun
10
What does this proverb/ adage mean? "Don't put all your eggs in one basket!"
Eat eggs for breakfast--they're healthy!
Try a lot things...don't just invest in one thing.
Don't give up!
Buy chickens--get eggs!
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A simile is a way to say something
has human characteristics
is "like" something else
is kind of the same
in an exaggerated way
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Figurative language...
is a funny way to say something
is using figures of speech for impact and effect
is meant to confuse you
is trying to talk fancy
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In Japan they use this idiom: "Even monkeys fall from trees." What do you think it means?
Get back up!
You are really clumsy.
You look like Baby Yoda
Everyone makes mistakes
14
When a word is formed from the sound it makes, that is called...
Metaphor
Onomanopoeia
Hyperbole
WOW!
15
An example of a proverb or adage is:
POW!
Don't cry over spilled milk.
She was as fast as the wind!
Pretty Polly pranced.
16
"I am so tired, Icould sleep for a billion years" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
17
A proverb or adage states a truth or gives advice
False
True
18
Metaphors can use the words "like" and "as" comparing something too!
False
True
19
In Iran, they use this Idiom: "He put his hat on my head." What do you think it means?
He likes sharing his hats!
He stole lots of money from me!
He tricked me!
He is bald!
20
"Don't judge a book by it's cover" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Pun
Simile
Proverb/ adage
21
Sometimes if you can't figure out what a word or phrase means... you can look
in a book
on your friend's paper
at the next page
for some context clues
22
"I wondered if the baseball was getting bigger...then it hit me!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Pun
simile
Adage/ proverb
Hyperbole
23
This is going to be an AWESOME week because I am almost done with 5th grade and I am so smart!
False
True
24
An example of an Idiom is:
She was as fast as lightening
Star Wars is cool!
It's raining cats and dogs
She sat silently sewing.
25
In Mexico they use this idiom: "He has more wool than a lamb." What do you think it means?
He likes sheep
he has bad breath
he is very rich
He is hairy
26
"She speaks a million languages" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Pun
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
27
"You're pulling my leg!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Pun
Simile
Idiom
Hyperbole
28
A play on words...kind of like a Dad joke... can be called
not funny at all
a really bad joke
a pun
a simile
29
"Sizzle" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Sounds
Alliteration
Adage
30
When the same letter or sound is repeated in a phrase...that is an example of...
diction
Personification
repetition
Alliteration
31
"I am so hungry, I could eat a cow!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
Proverb
Simile
Hyperbole
32
A proverb or adage is a funny joke
True
False
33
What does the Idiom, "You're pulling my leg!" mean?
You're joking!
You don't like me.
You're trying to get me to leave.
You're literally pulling my leg--let go!
34
"Like" and "as" are two keywords to look for in a simile.
False
True
35
"Buzz" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
Pun
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
36
"That ship has sailed" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Idiom
Personification
Metaphor
Metaphor
37
What is it called when you give human-like characteristics or qualities to an object?
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Onomatopoeia
