ELA Figurative Language 2

Question 1

What is an allusion in literature?

Accepted Answer

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work

Answer

An allusion is an indirect reference to something outside the text — such as a historical event, myth, or famous work — that the reader is expected to recognize.

Question 2

"The stars danced playfully in the night sky" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification attributes human behavior (dancing playfully) to non-human things (stars).

Question 3

In the sentence "She has a heart of gold," what type of figurative language is being used?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

This is a metaphor because it directly equates her heart with gold (a symbol of great value) without using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 4

Assonance in poetry refers to the repetition of:

Accepted Answer

Vowel sounds in nearby words within a line

Answer

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, as in 'the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

Question 5

Which of the following best defines an oxymoron?

Accepted Answer

Two contradictory or opposite terms placed together

Answer

An oxymoron combines two contradictory terms to create a striking effect, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet.'

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Figurative Language 2