FAST Practice Quiz

Figurative Language
Grade 4 Reading
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.4.R.3.1
10 Questions
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Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions about figurative language.
The Soccer Championship

Emma's heart was pounding like a drum as she stepped onto the field for the championship game. The stadium was a sea of screaming fans, their voices washing over her in waves. Her coach had told the team to keep their heads in the game and leave it all on the field.

The opposing team looked as fierce as lions, but Emma wasn't scared. She had practiced for this moment a million times. Her legs felt like rubber, but her determination was rock-solid. The whistle blew, and the game began.

In the final minutes, Emma got the ball. Time seemed to stand still as she sprinted toward the goal. The crowd held its breath. Her foot connected with the ball, and it flew through the air like a rocket. The goalie dove, but the ball kissed the back of the net. Goal!

Emma's teammates tackled her with joy. The crowd exploded with cheers. Emma felt like she was walking on air as she celebrated. This was a memory that would stay with her forever. Sometimes, dreams really do come true.

1
"Her heart was pounding like a drum" is an example of—
A
Metaphor
B
Simile
C
Personification
D
Hyperbole
2
"The stadium was a sea of screaming fans" is a metaphor. What does it mean?
A
The stadium was flooded with water
B
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd of fans
C
The fans were swimming
D
The stadium was near the ocean
3
"Keep their heads in the game" is an idiom. What does the coach mean?
A
Use their heads to hit the ball
B
Stay focused and pay attention
C
Keep their heads down while running
D
Think about leaving the game
4
"She had practiced for this moment a million times" is an example of—
A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Hyperbole
D
Personification
5
What type of figurative language is "The opposing team looked as fierce as lions"?
A
Metaphor
B
Idiom
C
Simile
D
Hyperbole
6
"The crowd held its breath" is an example of personification because—
A
It compares the crowd to a person
B
It gives the crowd a human action (holding breath as one being)
C
It is an exaggeration
D
It uses the word "like"
7
"The ball flew through the air like a rocket" helps the reader understand that—
A
The ball was actually a rocket
B
The ball moved very fast and powerfully
C
The ball was on fire
D
The ball went into space
8
"The ball kissed the back of the net" is personification. What does this mean?
A
The ball gently touched the net (a goal was scored)
B
Someone kissed the ball
C
The ball missed the goal
D
The net had lips
9
Find TWO examples of figurative language in paragraph 2 and identify what type each one is.
10
How does the author's use of figurative language in this passage help the reader better understand Emma's experience? Use at least one example from the text.
___Multiple Choice (8)
___Written Response (2)
___Total (10)