Figurative Language Quiz

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt as dry as a bone.

What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile

• Metaphor

During dinner with his grandparents, Jake was a real pig.

What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simlie

• Metaphor

How many examples of similes are in this passage?
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

 Which sentence is a metaphor?

• Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle.
•  All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines.
•  Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin!
• The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

My students are my sunshine, and they can brighten any gloomy day.

• Simile

• Metaphor

My best friend is my rock. I can go to her with any questions or problems I have.

• Simile
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My dad is a clown, always joking around and acting goofier than anyone I know. 

• Simlie
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Ethan’s smile is a mile wide.

• Metaphor 
• Simile
• Personification
• Hyperbole

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

• Hyperbole
• Not a hyperbole