Identifying Figurative Language

Identify then type in the figurative language used in the following sentences. If what you type is underlined in red, fix the spelling before submitting your answer.

Question 1

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"The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 2

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"She sells seashells by the seashore." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 3

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"His explanation was as clear as mud." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 4

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"I've told you a million times to clean your room!" - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 5

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"The gentle whisper of the wind spoke to the silence of the night." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 6

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"The light of the moon danced on the surface of the lake." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 7

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"The villain's laugh was a sinister echo in the dark alleyway." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 8

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"In the play, the audience knew about the hidden treasure, but the characters kept searching for clues." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 9

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"I am so hungry I could eat a horse." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 10

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"The silence was a loud scream in the empty house." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 11

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"The ancient car groaned into motion." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 12

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"The sun played hide and seek with the clouds." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 13

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"The ice cream was a sweet melody to my taste buds." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 14

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"The phrase 'pretty ugly' seems contradictory." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 15

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"The history book referred to the event as our 'finest hour.'" - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 16

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"She said 'great job' after he dropped the vase." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 17

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"The lottery winner turned out to be the poorest man in town." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 18

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"The bees buzzed, and the brook gurgled." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 19

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"Never let me hear you say that again!" she repeated. - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

English / ELA

9th grade

Unit

U4 Figurative Language and Tone

Topic

Figurative Language & Tone

Format

Short answer

Short answer rubric

ELA 9 Figurative Language

· Correct answers must spell all words accurately.
· Correct answers may consist of a single word.
· Correct answers must use a word or phrase humorously to suggest more than one meaning.
· Correct answers must use a word or phrase to refer to something else to show similarity.
· Correct answers must use a phrase with 'like' or 'as' to compare similar things.
· Correct answers must use exaggerated language not meant to be taken literally.
· Correct answers must identify the quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the language used.
· Correct answers must identify similar vowel sounds in words that make the text sound musical.
· Correct answers must identify similar ending consonant sounds in words that create a pleasing effect.
· Correct answers must identify situations where the audience knows something the characters do not.
· Correct answers must identify a statement that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
· Correct answers must attribute human traits or actions to non-human entities.
· Correct answers must identify the use of the same starting sound in a series of words.
· Correct answers must use two words with opposite meanings together for effect.
· Correct answers must make a quick reference to something famous to explain or describe something.
· Correct answers must identify when someone says the opposite of what they mean for humor or sarcasm.
· Correct answers must identify when the opposite of what is expected occurs.
· Correct answers must use words that imitate the sounds they describe.
· Correct answers must identify the use of repetition to make a point or create emphasis.

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