Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• he ran as fast as a cheetah

• she is as sweet as sugar

• The wind howled

• The sun is a yellow ball

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two similar things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'and' or 'but'.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that describes an action using 'like' or 'as'.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The moon is a spotlight

• The stars are pearls in the sky

• Her smile is like sunshine

• The waves crashed against the shore

True or False: Metaphors and similes are both types of figurative language.

• True

• False

• Similes are types of figurative language but metaphors are not

• Metaphors are types of figurative language but similes are not

What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor compares two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as', while a simile directly compares two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.

• A metaphor is used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose.

• The main difference between a metaphor and a simile is that a metaphor directly compares two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile compares two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• It's raining cats and dogs!

• Her smile is like sunshine.

• His belly was a round drum.

• She is as pleased as punch.

Which of the following is a simile?

• The snowflakes are tiny stars

• The fire crackled and popped

• The book is like a window to another world

• The music is a gentle lullaby

True or False: Metaphors and similes are used to make writing more interesting and descriptive.

• Metaphors and similes are used to make writing more boring and dull.

• Metaphors and similes are used to make writing more confusing and vague.

• False

• True

Can you give an example of a metaphor?

• Her eyes are as shiny as stars.

• Her eyes are sparkling diamonds

• Her eyes are like glistening pearls.

• Her eyes are glittering gems.