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Grade 6 Reading 6.9.B.  - Word Meanings - Post-test



 

 1. 

A term or phrase is applied to something in order to suggest a resemblance is a definition of
a.
idiom
b.
simile
c.
metaphor
d.
semiotics
 

 2. 

A __________________ compares one thing to another using “like” or “as.”
a.
metaphor
b.
metonymy
c.
simile
d.
idiom
 

 3. 

A __________________ compares one thing to another using “like” or “as.”
a.
simile
b.
metaphor
c.
idiom
d.
metonymy
 

 4. 

A term or phrase is applied to something in order to suggest a resemblance is a definition of
a.
simile
b.
semiotics
c.
metaphor
d.
idiom
 

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 5. 

People that study words are called etymologists.
 

 6. 

The sunset was like a lake of fire is an example of simile.
 

 7. 

The word chow comes from Chinese (and means food.)
 

 8. 

The word chow comes from Chinese (and means food.)
 

 9. 

The sunset was like a lake of fire is an example of simile.
 

 10. 

People that study words are called etymologists.
 



 
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