Practice Figurative Language (Comparisons Beyond the Literal) - 1.1.1.2 | Module 3: The Power of Poetry: Imagery, Sound, and Emotion | IB Grade 8 English
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1.1.1.2 - Figurative Language (Comparisons Beyond the Literal)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a metaphor? Provide an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how one item could represent another.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a simile.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for comparisons that use these specific words.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a metaphor do?

  • Compares two different things using 'like'
  • States one thing is another
  • Describes visual imagery

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember that metaphors skip the 'like' or 'as'.

Question 2

True or False: Similes always contain 'like' or 'as'.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the structure of how similes are formed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a poem using at least three different figurative language devices. Explain the impact of these devices on the reader's understanding.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Choose devices that complement each other for a richer experience.

Question 2

Analyze the line 'The classroom was a zoo' and explain the layers of meaning behind it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both literal and abstract implications.

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