Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• 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'.

• 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'.

Give an example of personification.

• The sun shone brightly.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The river flowed peacefully.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

• To provide factual information

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

• To create a sense of realism

• To downplay the importance of a statement

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unrelated things, while a simile directly compares two unrelated things.

• A metaphor compares two similar things, while a simile compares two different things.

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.

• A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unrelated things.

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

• personification

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

What does the phrase 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It means it is snowing heavily.

• It means there are a lot of animals outside.

• It means there is a tornado happening.

• It means it is raining very heavily.

What is an idiom?

• A type of musical instrument.

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning.

• A mathematical equation.

• A type of insect.

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

• Sizzle

• Whisper

• Crash

• Buzz

What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?

• To convey complex emotions.

• To create vivid imagery.

• To establish a specific tone.

• To create a musical and rhythmic quality

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile