Figurative Language Quiz

1. 1. What is a metaphor?

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

• b) A metaphor is a type of poem.

• c) A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• d) A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

2. 2. Which of the following is an example of a simile?

3. a) The wind whispered through the trees.

4. b) The stars danced in the night sky.

5. c) The sun smiled down on us.

d) The rain poured down like a waterfall.

• a

• b

• c

• d

3. 3. What is personification?

• a) Attributing human qualities to non-human entities or objects.

• b) Describing a person's appearance

• c) Giving human characteristics to animals

• d) Assigning emotions to inanimate objects

4. 4. Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

5. a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

6. b) The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

7. c) The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• a

• b

• c

5. 5. What is onomatopoeia?

• a) Words that rhyme with each other.

• b) Words that have multiple meanings.

• c) Words that are difficult to pronounce.

• d) Words that imitate or suggest the sound they represent.

6. 6. Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

7. a) The moon is a shining diamond in the sky.

8. b) The waves crashed against the shore.

9. c) The cat meowed loudly.

• b

• c

• a

7. 7. What is a simile?

• a) A figure of speech that describes a person or thing using exaggerated or over-the-top language.

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

• c) A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'and'.

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

8. 8. Which of the following is an example of personification?

a) The flowers bloomed in the garden.

b) The leaves danced in the wind.

c) The fire crackled and popped.

d) The car zoomed down the road.

• a

• b

• c

• d

9. 9. What is hyperbole?

• a) A form of irony for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• b) A type of poetry

• c) Exaggeration.

• d) A figure of speech used in scientific writing

10. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• a) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• b) The tree branches swayed in the breeze.

• c) The clock ticked loudly.