Midway Mastery Assessment Midway Mastery Test
Figurative Language Assessment
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Part 1: The Ticket Booth (Matching)
Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right by writing the letter on the line.
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1. Simile
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2. Metaphor
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3. Personification
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4. Hyperbole
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5. Idiom
A. Stating one thing IS another; identity swap.
B. Extreme exaggeration for emphasis.
C. A phrase with a secret, non-literal meaning.
D. Comparing two things using "like" or "as".
E. Giving human traits to non-human objects.
Part 2: The Main Stage (Text Analysis)
Read the short passage below and answer the multiple-choice questions.
"The carnival was a waking dream. As I entered, the smell of popcorn hugged me like a long-lost friend. My stomach rumbled—I was so hungry I could eat the whole concession stand! The roller coaster tracks, those silver serpents, coiled through the air. 'POP!' went a balloon, snapping me out of my daze. I knew that finding the prize would be a piece of cake."
6. "The smell of popcorn hugged me like a long-lost friend" uses which two devices?
Simile and Personification
Metaphor and Idiom
Hyperbole and Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia and Simile
7. In the text, the author calls the roller coaster tracks "silver serpents." This is a:
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
8. Which phrase from the passage is an idiom meaning "very easy"?
Waking dream
Hugged me
Piece of cake
Snap out of it
Part 3: The Midway Fill (Application)
Complete the sentences by applying your knowledge of figurative language.
9. Create an Onomatopoeia to describe a prize-winning bell:
10. Global Voices: What is an Onomatopoeia from your native language (or another language you know)? What sound does it describe?
11. Write an Alliteration about a "Fast Ferris wheel":
12. An Oxymoron combines two opposites. Complete this one: "The music was ___________ quiet."
Part 4: Deep Meaning (Symbolism)
13. Read and explain:
"At the exit of the carnival, the lights slowly faded to black, and the giant gates were locked for the winter."
What might the "locking of the gates" symbolize?
Midway Assessment Answer Key Teacher Answer Key
Midway Mastery Assessment
Total Points
25
Part 1: Matching (5 pts)
1. Simile: D
2. Metaphor: A
3. Personification: E
4. Hyperbole: B
5. Idiom: C
Part 2: Multiple Choice (6 pts)
6. Simile and Personification (2 pts)
7. Metaphor (2 pts)
8. Piece of cake (2 pts)
Part 3: Application (8 pts)
9. Onomatopoeia: Look for any sound-imitating word (e.g., Ding, Clang).
10. Global Onom.: Look for a non-English sound word + explanation.
11. Alliteration: Look for 2+ words starting with 'F'.
12. Oxymoron: Look for "Deafeningly" or "Awfully".
Part 4: Symbolism (6 pts)
13. Accept any answer referencing the end of a journey, loss of innocence, or change of season.
AI Grading Instructions
Step 1: Setup
Ensure students submit their test as a Text Submission or in a Schoology Comment box so you can easily copy their text.
Step 2: The Master Prompt
Copy the text below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini:
Act as an expert English teacher. Grade the following student responses for the "Midway Mastery Test". Total points: 25. ANSWERS: 1D, 2A, 3E, 4B, 5C, 6:Simile/Personification, 7:Metaphor, 8:Piece of cake. RUBRIC: Q9: 2pts for valid sound word. Q10: 3pts for non-English onomatopoeia + clear explanation. Q11: 3pts for repeating 'F' sounds. Q12: 2pts for "Deafeningly" or "Awfully". Q13: 6pts for deep symbolism analysis. OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide a score for each question, a total score out of 25, and a short 1-sentence piece of feedback for the student. [PASTE STUDENT TEXT HERE]
Pro Tip
You can paste multiple students' work at once by labeling them "Student 1", "Student 2", etc., and the AI will grade them all in one go!
Figurative Language Song Lyrics
The Figurative Language Song
By: Mr. Hamed | Video Lyrics
"Learn Simile, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Personification, and Hyperbole with this catchy tune!"
Simile
Comparing two things using "like" or "as",
Metaphor
Comparing two things, but you don't use "like" or "as",
Onomatopoeia
Words that sound like the sound they make,
Personification
Giving human qualities to something that's not alive,
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration that isn't really true,
Song Reflection
Which example from the song was your favorite? Draw or write about it below.
Midway Scavenger Hunt Scannable Fixed v2
Midway QR Scavenger Hunt
Scan each Ticket to reveal your challenge!
By: Mr. Hamed
Stop! Read this first
For these codes to scan, you MUST download the PDF and view it at 100% size or print it.
Print for best results
Zoom in if using a screen
Station 1
SIMILE
Station 2
METAPHOR
Station 3
IDIOM
Station 4
PERSONIFICATION
Station 5
HYPERBOLE
Station 6
ONOMATOPOEIA
Station 7
ALLITERATION
Station 8
OXYMORON
Station 9
SYMBOLISM
Carnival Language Slides Final with QR Backup
By: Mr. Hamed
Cosmic Carnival
Mastering Figurative Language
Step into the Midway of Meaning...
The QR Hunt
Scan the stations on the screen or your paper!
By: Mr. Hamed
Station 1
The Simile Station
Scan this code if your paper station isn't working. It will take you to a Google Search with your hidden question!
By: Mr. Hamed
Mastery Achieved!
You've completed the Midway of Meaning. Good luck on the Mastery Assessment!
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QR Hunt Master Data List
QR Hunt: Master Data List
Teacher Resource | By: Mr. Hamed
How QR "Linking" Works
A QR code is simply encoded text . It doesn't "know" where to go unless you give it a piece of information. There are two main ways to link your QR codes to questions:
Plain Text: When scanned, the question simply pops up as a text box on the student's screen. (This is what I used for Station 1-9 below).URL (Web Link): When scanned, it opens a specific website (like a Google Form, a YouTube video, or a Search page).
To make your own:
Use a free site like qr-code-generator.com or quickchart.io . Type your question into the "Text" field, and it will instantly create a code that "links" to that text!
The Station Questions
Station 1: Simile
Simile Challenge: Name the two things being compared in: "The music was like a warm blanket."
Station 2: Metaphor
Metaphor Challenge: Change this to a metaphor: "The line was as long as a river."
Station 3: Idiom
Idiom Challenge: What does it mean when someone says "you are in the same boat"?
Station 4: Personification
Personification Challenge: What human action is the Ferris wheel doing? "The Ferris wheel groaned."
Station 5: Hyperbole
Hyperbole Challenge: Write an extreme exaggeration about a carnival snack.
Station 6: Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia Challenge: Write three sound words for a fireworks display.
Station 7: Alliteration
Alliteration Challenge: Write a 4-word sentence about candy using the letter 'C'.
Station 8: Oxymoron
Oxymoron Challenge: Identify the oxymoron in: "The giant midget."
Station 9: Symbolism
Symbolism Challenge: What might a "broken balloon" symbolize at a carnival?
Cosmic Carnival Master Slides
By: Mr. Hamed
Cosmic Carnival
Mastering Figurative Language
Step into the Midway of Meaning...
Simile
The "Comparison Bridge"
Definition
Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
Carnival Examples
Glowed like a neon halo.
As graceful as a leaf.
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Simile Practice
Task 1: Complete
1. The cotton candy was as... _______
2. The clown's shoes were like... _______
Task 2: Global Bridge
Think of a Simile from your native language (Spanish, Arabic, Somali, etc.).
Write it and explain it in English.
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Metaphor
The "Identity Swap"
Definition
Stating that one thing is another thing. No "like" or "as".
Examples
The carousel is a spinning rainbow.
The night sky is a velvet curtain.
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Metaphor Practice
Task 1: Transform
"The sun was like a gold coin."
→ Metaphor: _______
Task 2: Global Identity
Share a Metaphor from your native language.
How does your language swap identities?
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Idiom
The "Secret Code"
Definition
A phrase with a meaning different from the actual words.
