"The clouds are like cotton candy." is:

A simile that means the clouds are soft and fluffy.

What is the purpose of a simile?

To describe something by comparing two things using "as" or "like".

"The eyes are the window to the soul." is:

A metaphor that means a person's eyes can show their inner feelings.

What is the purpose of imagery?

To paint an image in your mind with words.

"My backpack is a rock." is:

A metaphor that means my backpack is very heavy.

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

To describe something or express an idea by comparing two things.

"Her voice is music to my ears." is:

A metaphor that means her voice is very nice and pleasant to listen to.

"The test was as easy as pie." is:

A simile that means the test was very easy.

What are literary devices?

All the techniques, strategies and/or tools that an author uses.

Which of the following are examples of literary devices?

Personification, symbolism, Metaphors, similes, imagery and hyperbole.

What is the purpose of a hyperbole?

To emphasize something by making it seem more dramatic or bigger.

"He is a walking dictionary." is:

A metaphor that means he knows a lot of words.

"It's so cold, I'm going to freeze to death." is:

A hyperbole to show that it's very cold.

"I have a mountain of homework!" is:

a hyperbole that means you have a lot of homework.

Why does an author use literary devices in their writing?

To make their writing better, more exciting, powerful and/or interesting.

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1
"The clouds are like cotton candy." is:
A simile that means the clouds are very delicious and sugary.
A metaphor that means the clouds are very delicious and sugary.
A metaphor that means the clouds are soft and fluffy.
A simile that means the clouds are soft and fluffy.
2
What is the purpose of a simile?
To describe something or express an idea by comparing two things.
To emphasize something by making it seem more dramatic or bigger.
To describe something by comparing two things using "as" or "like".
To paint an image in your mind with words.
3
"The trash smelled like rotten eggs and spoiled milk." is:
a simile
hyperbole
a metaphor
imagery
4
"The yellow skin of the mango reminded me of a daisy in Spring and its sweetness lingered in my mouth." is:
a simile
a hyperbole
a metaphor
imagery
5
"It took forever to finish my homework." is:
a metaphor
a hyperbole
a simile
imagery
6
"The eyes are the window to the soul." is:
A simile that means that someone has very clear, transparent eyes.
A simile that means a person's eyes can show their inner feelings.
A metaphor that means a person's eyes can show their inner feelings.
A metaphor that means that someone has very clear, transparent eyes.
7
What is the purpose of imagery?
To describe something or express an idea by comparing two things.
To paint an image in your mind with words.
To describe something by comparing two things using "as" or "like".
To emphasize something by making it seem more dramatic or bigger.
8
"The leaves crunched under my feet as I walked through the forest." is:
a hyperbole
a metaphor
a simile
imagery
9
"His anger is simmering like spaghetti sauce on the stove." is:
a simile
a metaphor
imagery
a hyperbole
10
"My backpack is a rock." is:
A metaphor that means my backpack is very smooth and shiny.
A metaphor that means my backpack is very heavy.
A simile that means my backpack is very heavy.
A simile that means my backpack is very smooth and shiny.
11
What is the purpose of a metaphor?
To describe something by comparing two things using "as" or "like".
To paint an image in your mind with words.
To describe something or express an idea by comparing two things.
To emphasize something by making it seem more dramatic or bigger.
12
"The hallway was dark and filled with flickering shadows." is imagery that paints a picture in your mind using:
the sense of touch/feeling
The sense of sight/seeing
the sense of hearing
the sense of smell
13
"Her voice is music to my ears." is:
A metaphor that means her voice is very nice and pleasant to listen to.
A metaphor that means she is singing.
A simile that means her voice is very nice and pleasant to listen to.
A simile that means she is singing.
14
"The test was as easy as pie." is:
A metaphor that means the test was delicious and tasted like pie.
A simile that means the test was delicious and tasted like pie.
A simile that means the test was very easy.
A metaphor that means the test was very easy.
15
"The sweet smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen." is imagery that paints a picture in your mind using:
The sense of sight/seeing
the sense of hearing
the sense of smell
the sense of taste
16
What are literary devices?
Phones, tablets, computers, etc.
The different themes that an author writes about.
All the techniques, strategies and/or tools that an author uses.
Different parts of speech.
17
"The ice cube burned my fingers with its freezing cold." is:
imagery
a simile
a metaphor
a hyperbole
18
Which of the following are examples of literary devices?
Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation.
Writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Personification, symbolism, Metaphors, similes, imagery and hyperbole.
Nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and verbs.
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What is the purpose of a hyperbole?
To emphasize something by making it seem more dramatic or bigger.
To paint an image in your mind with words.
To describe something by comparing two things using "as" or "like".
To describe something or express an idea by comparing two things.
20
"He is a walking dictionary." is:
A metaphor that means he knows a lot of words.
A metaphor that means he is smart.
A simile that means he is smart.
A simile that means he knows a lot of words.
21
"It's so cold, I'm going to freeze to death." is:
A simile to show that it's very cold.
A metaphor to show that it's very cold.
Imagery to show that it's very cold.
A hyperbole to show that it's very cold.
22
"My brain is going to explode." is:
a metaphor
a simile
a hyperbole
imagery
23
"This bag weighs a ton!" is:
a hyperbole
a simile
imagery
a metaphor
24
"My jaw fell to the floor when I heard his secret." is:
a metaphor
a hyperbole
imagery
a simile
25
"The sky turned orange and pink as the sun slowly disappeared behind the mountains." is:
a simile
a hyperbole
a metaphor
imagery
26
"I have a mountain of homework!" is:
a hyperbole that means your homework is very difficult to complete.
a hyperbole that means you have a lot of homework.
a metaphor that means your homework is very difficult to complete.
a metaphor that means you have a lot of homework.
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Why does an author use literary devices in their writing?
To make their writing much longer.
To make it harder and more confusing for the reader to understand.
To make their writing more indirect and more cryptic.
To make their writing better, more exciting, powerful and/or interesting.
28
"The blanket was soft and warm like a hug." is imagery because it paints a picture in your mind using:
the sense of taste
the sense of hearing
the sense of touch/feeling
the sense of smell
29
"My heart is a caged bird." is:
a simile
a metaphor
imagery
a hyperbole

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