Literary Devices

A metaphor typically uses “like” or “as”.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A simile typically uses "like" or "as".

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The statement below is a hyperbole.

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse!

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The following poem is in an optimistic, or in happy tone.

The sun is shining, while I am singing

Oh, how much joy this day is bringing

I do not feel like crying, nor do I feel blue

I smile from ear to ear while spreading joy to you

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Personification is when a statement is extremely exaggerated. 

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The following statement is an example of which literary device?

Jimmy just has a heart of gold.

• Simile

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The following is an example of which literary device?

The wind was blowing furiously as rain poured down. Suzie then says, “What lovely weather we are having!”

• Simile

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Hello

• Good Grief

• Blue Bird

• POW!

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The following statement is an example of which literary device?

The sunlight began to dance on my face as I walked down the street.

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D