Figurative Language Review

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

All of the above

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a direct comparison, but a simile uses "like" or "as."

Front

When you give human characteristics to something not human

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personification

Front

What is the following sentence an example of:

That girl is as sneaky as a snake!

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simile

Front

When you give human characteristics to something not human

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personification

Front

What is the following sentence an example of:

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

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alliteration

Front

What does the following sentence really mean?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Back

If you eat right, you won't need to go to the doctor as often.

Front

What literary device is used in the sentence: "The house shivered as snow fell on its roof"?

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personification

Front

crash, boom, bang, are examples of

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onomatopoeia

Front

Which is NOT an example of a simile?
Options:

Her heart is like gold.

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He is as busy as a bee.

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Life is a rollercoaster.

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She is larger than life.

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Life is a rollercoaster.