Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• 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 type of poem.

• 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.

• b

• c. The flowers bloomed with joy.

• a. The rain poured like a waterfall.

• d. The waves crashed against the shore.

What is personification?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

• a

• b. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• c. The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

What is onomatopoeia?

• Sound effect.

• Rhyme scheme.

• Metaphor.

• Figure of speech

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.

• b. The sun is a bright light in the sky.

• a

• c. The dog barked loudly.

• d. The tree swayed in the wind.

What is a simile?

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

• A figure of speech that describes a person or thing by referring to something else with similar characteristics.

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

• A figure of speech that compares two similar 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.

• d) The flowers bloomed in the garden.

• b) The fire crackled and popped.

What is hyperbole?

• A figure of speech used in scientific writing

• A form of irony

• A type of poetry

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The clock ticked loudly. b) The tree stood tall and strong. c) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• a) The clock ticked loudly.

• d) The wind blew gently through the trees.

• c) The book was filled with colorful illustrations.

• b) The tree stood tall and strong.