Figurative Language and Word Relationships Game

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5
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L.5.5
L.5.4
L.5.6
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CONTENT PREVIEW
1. Which sentence contains a simile?
A
The wind howled through the trees
B
Her voice was as smooth as silk
C
The thunder roared overhead
D
The flower bloomed in spring
2. What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?
A
A slice of dessert
B
Something very difficult
C
Something very easy
D
A birthday celebration
3. Which is a metaphor?
A
Life is a roller coaster
B
The baby is like an angel
C
The snow falls softly
D
She runs as fast as lightning
4. Which word shows the strongest intensity of anger?
A
Annoyed
B
Upset
C
Furious
D
Mad
5. What type of figurative language is 'The stars danced in the sky'?
A
Simile
B
Idiom
C
Personification
D
Hyperbole
6. What does the idiom 'hit the books' mean?
A
To physically strike books
B
To study hard
C
To go to the library
D
To drop books
7. Which word shows the least amount of happiness?
A
Ecstatic
B
Pleased
C
Delighted
D
Overjoyed
8. Which is an example of hyperbole?
A
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
B
The cat meowed softly
C
The sun is like a golden ball
D
Time flies when you're having fun
9. What type of figurative language is 'as busy as a bee'?
A
Metaphor
B
Simile
C
Personification
D
Idiom
10. Which shows the strongest degree of cold?
A
Cool
B
Chilly
C
Cold
D
Freezing

ABOUT FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AND WORD RELATIONSHIPS GRADE 5 GAME

This engaging digital activity helps students master figurative language concepts through interactive questions focused on similes, metaphors, idioms and nuanced word meanings. Perfect for grade 5 language arts instruction, this gamified assessment aligns with Common Core Standard L.5.5.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this differentiated elearning game, students will:

  • Identify and interpret similes and metaphors in context
  • Understand common idioms and their meanings
  • Recognize relationships between words
  • Distinguish shades of meaning between similar words
  • Apply figurative language concepts to enhance their writing

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