Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

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

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

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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.

• b. The stars shined like diamonds in the sky.

• d. The rain danced on the roof.

• c. The moon sang a lullaby.

• a. The wind howled through the trees.

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What is personification?

• 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 act of giving animals human-like characteristics.

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

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) The sun is a star. b) The raindrops fell gently on the roof. c) The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

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

• a. The sun is a star.

• b. The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• c. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• d. I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

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What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that rhyme with each other.

• Words that have multiple meanings.

• Words that are difficult to pronounce.

• Words that imitate or suggest the sound they represent.

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

d) The children played outside quietly.

• b. The waves crashed against the shore.

• a. The moon is a shining diamond in the sky.

• c. The cat meowed loudly.

• d. The children played outside quietly.

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What is a simile?

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

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

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

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

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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.

d) The flowers bloomed in the garden.

• d) The flowers bloomed in the garden.

• c) The car zoomed down the road.

• b) The fire crackled and popped.

• a) The leaves danced in the wind.

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What is hyperbole?

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A type of poetry

• A form of irony

• A figure of speech used in scientific writing

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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.

• a) The clock ticked loudly.

• c) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• d) The dog barked loudly.

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