Figurative Language Review Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a simile?
A) The sun is like a golden coin in the sky.
B) The sun is a golden coin in the sky.
C) The sun is a bright light in the sky.
D) The sun is a hot ball of fire in the sky.
E) The sun is a big yellow circle in the sky.

Back

A) The sun is like a golden coin in the sky.

Front

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: Her voice is music to my ears.

Back

is music

Front

What is an example of personification?

Back

The flowers danced in the breeze.

Front

Which statement is a hyperbole? A) I am as tall as a tree. B) I have a ton of homework. C) I am feeling blue.

Back

I have a ton of homework.

Front

Interpret the idiom: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

Back

It's raining heavily.

Front

Choose the simile: A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky. B) The stars were shining brightly.

Back

A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

Front

Identify the metaphor: A) The moon is a silver coin in the sky. B) The moon shines brightly at night. C) The moon is made of cheese. D) The moon is a giant flashlight in the sky. E) The moon is a glowing ball of fire.

Back

The moon is a silver coin in the sky.

Front

Which sentence shows personification? A) The wind whispered through the trees. B) The wind is strong today. C) The wind is invisible today. D) The wind is silent today.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

Select the hyperbole:
A) I have a mountain of homework.
B) I am feeling tired today.
C) I have no homework at all.
D) I have a small pile of homework.

Back

I have a mountain of homework.

Front

Interpret the idiom: 'It's a piece of cake.'

Back

It's easy.