Figurative language quiz

Metaphor

• The track star is extremely fast!

• The track star is as fast as a cheetah!

• The track star is so fast he could outrun anyone.

• The track star wins every race due to his speed.

Symbolism

• I have always loved this car.

• The car was very expensive and its now mine!

• The car is so clean!

• The car in the driveway is my dream come true.

Allusion

• I am the fastest on the team,

• Look at me, I am king of the world!

• I am extremely hungry!

• I used to be so smart but now I don't study.

Imagery

• The bird flew in the sky.

• This bird is a creature of the night (owl),

• The bird sat with its fluffy wings upon the thick brown tree branch.

• The bird is a predator, its favorite food is mice.

Hyperbole

• I'm so hungry I can eat a horse!

• I'm so hungry I ate all my food!

• I'm so hungry, I ate a complete meal using all the food groups!

• I am so hungry, I am going to make my favorite food for dinner: Enchiladas!