Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• 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.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) The stars danced in the night sky. c) The sun smiled down on us.

• d

• c

• a

• b

What is personification?

• Personification is the act of giving animals human-like characteristics.

• Personification is the process of turning a person into a fictional character.

• Personification is attributing human qualities to non-human entities or objects.

• Personification is the practice of using metaphors to describe inanimate objects.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. b) The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden. c) The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• b. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• c. The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• a

• d. I'm so tired, I could sleep for a year.

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that imitate or suggest the sound they represent.

• Words that describe emotions.

• Words that have multiple meanings.

• Words that rhyme with each other.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver coin in the sky. b) The waves crashed against the shore. c) The cat meowed loudly.

• a

• d

• c

• b

What is a simile?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The leaves danced in the wind. b) The fire crackled and popped. c) The car zoomed down the road.

• a) The leaves danced in the wind.

• c) The car zoomed down the road.

• b) The fire crackled and popped.

• d) The river flowed peacefully.

What is hyperbole?

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A figure of speech used in scientific writing

• A form of irony

• A type of poetry

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The clock ticked loudly. b) The tree branches swayed in the breeze. c) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• b) The tree branches swayed in the breeze.

• c) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• d) The car engine roared loudly.

• a) The clock ticked loudly.