1. Explain the difference between figurative and literal language.

2. Which type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration?

3. Which type of figurative language is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as?

4. Define Onomatopoeia

5. Define personification

6. What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?

7. Which type of figurative language is a direct comparison of two unlike objects.

8. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? She was as confused as a soup sandwich.

9. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? It was so hot you could cook an egg on the pavement.

10. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? Sandy was home from school today because she was under the weather.

11. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? The assignment was a breeze.

12. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? Listen to the fire crackle in the dark.

13. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? The lightning flashed frightfully fast as I heard another blast.

14. Which type of figurative language is used in the example? Try to light the fire.

15. LAST QUESTION: Which type of figurative language is used in the example? The wind spoke softly in her ear.

16. TEST Directions: You may WRITE on the test. You may WRITE on the test. Make sure your NAME is on it. Make sure your NAME is on it. Cover your answers. Cover your answers. When you are finished, turn your paper When you are finished, turn your paper over and I will bring you a Scholastic newspaper to read.

17. EXIT TICKET: What is one thing that you learned about figurative language that you did not learn last year. Explain in a complete sentence. Write your NAME on your card. Fold it in half and place in the EXIT TICKET box on your way out. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!