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Ms. J's Cornucopia of Literary Terms
Ms. J's Cornucopia of Literary Terms
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Which is NOT alliteration?
towering tipping trees
energetic elephants
sappy sour soul
silly songs
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Whic of these are metaphors
my brain is cloudy
a mice and mouse are gray
this homework is a brezee
3
Why do authors use similes and metaphors?
To make the story longer and use many words.
To confuse the reader.
To be funny.
To help the reader imagine the scene.
4
Fill in the blank
with a fitting adjective. The dog lives in a _________ dog house.
Enormous
Wooden
Breathtaking
Gorgeous
5
Which one Is Alliteration?
Friendly, Funny, Full of story's!
A boulder about to pop.
Like a daddy long legs.
Climbers don't get old.
6
Metaphors compare things using "like" or "as."
True
False
7
Idioms, onomatopoeia, and similes are examples of
figurative language.
dialogue.
literal language.
types of dogs.
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Which one of these is a hyperbole?
Bobby ran to the moon and back
I am taller than a sky scraper
Have you been living under a rock your hole life
I like cheese
9
which idioms means nervous?
Pet peeve
Butterflies in one’s stomach
Let sleeping dogs lie
All bark and no bite
10
Idioms are
A word associated with sound
Comparing two things using like or as
An extreme exaggeration
An expression that doesn't actually mean what the words say
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Which is an adjective
Quickly
Abroad
Entirely
Bumpy
12
End the quiz with
an easy question
to get everyone engaged,
pick the correctly spelled word
.
Correct answer
Totally incorrect answer
Plausible answer
Relative answer
13
It's raining cats and dogs. What type of formative language is this?
A poem
Dramatic
Idiom
Personification
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Alliteration is...
A comparison using like or as
An exaggeration
Repeating the same consonant sound
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
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Similes and metaphors are the same
False
True
16
Select the correct idiom based on the picture.
head in the cloud
It's raining cats and dogs.
lightning fast
white elephant
17
What is this figurative language?
Idiom
Metaphor
Simile
Not on here
18
Which of these is a hyperbole
He could run as fast as a cheetah
He ate a million slices of cake
She was meaner than scrooge
The sun smiled down on them
19
Which of these isn't an idioms?
The calm before the storm.
Go break a leg!
Kill two birds with one stone.
ZAP
20
Which 2 sentences are metaphors?
The house was an oven after a long hot day.
Stepping off the aeroplane was like stepping into an oven.
The old man was a mountain.
The tower was as tall as a mountain.
21
Metaphors compare...
two unrelated things
gold things
lots of things
using like or as
22
Tongue twisters can be an a alliteration
True
False
23
Which are examples of figurative language?
paraphrasing, underlining, highlighting
verbs, nouns, and adjectives
integrity, persistence, ownership
simile, metaphor, personification
24
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
My throat is dry as a bone.
I have a million things to do today.
I am happy like a puppy!
The wind sang through the trees.
25
Which is the following is an example of Hyperbole
The fish i caught was a big as a whale!
The lion roared really loud
This fire is hot
The balloon is a long way up
26
Which of these is not a metaphor?
She is a cheetah on the track field.
He is such a good climber, he is a monkey.
She was so fast, she was a panther.
The birds sounded like their own orchestra
27
When are metaphors used?
Nonfiction only
Only in conversations, and fiction
Anywhere
Only posters, and fictional writing
28
Fill in the blank
with a fitting adjective. Ben is a _________ dog.
Surprised
Sad
Obedient
Happy
29
Which of these is a hyperbole, The Horse Is Eating or I Could Eat A Horse?
the horse is eating
i could eat a horse
30
Follow up with another easy question
to get everyone engaged, but rephrase the question to
choose the correct word
.
Plausible answer
Totally incorrect answer
Correct answer
Relative answer
31
Pick the example of alliteration
The sun is a lightbulb
the car went "bang!"
Karli couldn't come outside
32
Which of these is a hyperbole?
I would die for my cat.
My hatred for them burns like the heat of a thousand suns.
I sat in line at the DMV for a billion years before I failed my test.
She had the bravery of a lion.
33
Which on of these is a example of a hyperbole?
I haven’t been here in a thousand years
This room is as hot as the sun
I love cats as much as I love dogs
My feet are killing me
34
What does idioms mean?
literary techniques that enhance your driving
two or more words that mean something quite different from what a phrase
a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning Earth
Learning how to plant flowers
35
What is this? Peter Piper Picked a Pack of Pickle Peppers
Idiam
Allusion
Irony
Alliteration
36
Which is the definition of alliteration?
The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words
An exaggerated statement so dramatic it is unbelievable.
Comparing two unalike things using like or as
Language that appeals to the senses
37
Idioms: A short fuse means
warm and cozy
can't talk
short temper
to make an effort
38
Which are Idioms?
"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
"My best friend sings like an angel."
"During the house fire, I was as brave as a lion!"
"You can say that again!"
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Which one is not hyperbole?
My grandma is the best person in the world!
My sister becomes a bear every morning.
Those shoes are killing that lady.
This exam never ends.
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Metaphors always compare two objects.
True
False
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Which is an example of alliteration?
Your answer is as clear as mud.
The snow is a white blanket.
My mom made mystery meat.
This bag weighs a ton.
