Figurative language quiz

Determine the type of sentence.

It is raining cats and dogs outside.

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile

Determine the type of sentence.

Mom is a real bear when she’s mad.

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile

What does the underlined phrase mean in this sentence?

It was a secret until John spilled the beans. Now everyone knows.

• to talk alot

• to reveal a secret

• to pour the beans out of the bag

What is the meaning of the underlined expression in this sentence.

I was caught up in the heat of the moment. I apologize for yelling at you after you tipped my apple cart.

• something that you plan happens

• to be very hot

• to say or do something without thinking because you are angry or excited

Which kind of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

The baby pig is as cute as a button.

• metaphor

• simile

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

Which kind of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

The pink pig played in the puddle.

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

Which kind of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

Super Aubrie zapped the villan and saved the day!

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

An​ (a)_______   is a word that sounds like its meaning.

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

An​ (a)   __________ contains repeated sounds at the beginning of a word.

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

Which kind of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

Silly Sally sat on six silver coins.

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration