10 Questions
Match the following figurative language terms with their definitions:
Simile = A comparison using 'like' or 'as' Metaphor = A direct comparison between two unlike things Personification = Giving human characteristics to non-human things Idiom = A phrase with a meaning different from its literal interpretation
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally Allusion = A reference to another work of literature, person, or event Pun = A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word Alliteration = The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Onomatopoeia = The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named Oxymoron = A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction Imagery = Visually descriptive or figurative language Connotation = An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Match the following literary terms with their definitions:
Denotation = The literal or primary meaning of a word Simile = A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another of a different kind Metaphor = A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Allusion = An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly Pun = A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings Alliteration = The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words Onomatopoeia = The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Match the following figurative language terms with their descriptions:
Simile = A comparison using 'like' or 'as' Metaphor = A direct comparison between two things Personification = Giving human attributes to non-human entities Idiom = A phrase with a meaning that is not literal
Match the following literary terms with their definitions:
Hyperbole = An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally Allusion = A reference to another work, event, or piece of literature Pun = A humorous play on words Alliteration = The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words
Match these figurative language terms with their definitions:
Onomatopoeia = A word that imitates the sound it represents Oxymoron = A phrase that consists of two contradictory terms Imagery = Descriptive language that appeals to the senses Connotation = An idea or feeling that a word invokes
Match these literary terms with their descriptions:
Denotation = The literal or primary meaning of a word Simile = A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another Allusion = An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Metaphor = A word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable Personification = The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman Idiom = A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words Onomatopoeia = The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Study Notes
Figurative Language and Literary Devices
- The given text presents a series of matching exercises between literary terms/devices and their definitions/descriptions.
- The exercises cover various aspects of figurative language and literary devices, with no specific context or passage provided.
- The focus is on understanding the terminology and definitions related to literary devices and figurative language.
- The terms and devices are not specified in the given text, but the exercises are designed to test knowledge of these concepts.
Test your knowledge of figurative language with this 7th grade reading study guide. Identify and define similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, and more. Perfect for reviewing before an exam or brushing up on your literary skills.
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