Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• 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 mathematical equation.

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) Her eyes were like diamonds b) The wind whispered through the trees c) The sun smiled down on us

• b) The wind whispered through the trees

• c) The sun smiled down on us.

• a) Her eyes were like diamonds

• d) The river flowed gently.

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What is personification?

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse b) The stars twinkled in the night sky c) The flowers danced in the breeze

• d. The waves crashed against the shore

• c. The wind whispered through the trees

• b. The moon shone brightly in the sky

• a

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What is onomatopoeia?

• Sound effect.

• Metaphor.

• Rhyme scheme.

• Figure of speech

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver boat in the sky b) The raindrops fell like tears c) The cat hissed angrily

• b) The clouds are fluffy pillows in the sky

• c) The wind whispered through the trees

• a

• d) The car engine roared like a lion

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What is a simile?

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

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

• A figure of speech that describes an action using 'like' or 'as'.

• 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 whispered in the wind b) The fire crackled and popped c) The car zoomed down the road

• c) The tree stood tall and proud

• d) The sun smiled down on the beach

• b) The water flowed gently down the stream

• a

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What is hyperbole?

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A form of irony

• A type of poetry

• 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 waves crashed against the shore c) The sun shone brightly

• b. The birds chirped in the morning

• c. The wind blew gently

• d. The flowers bloomed beautifully

• a The clock ticked loudly

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