Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.

• A simile is a form of irony that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Give an example of personification.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun is smiling down on us.

• The river danced over the rocks.

• The flowers waved hello 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 logical argument

• To convey a serious tone

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

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

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 is a figure of speech, while a simile is a type of analogy.

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

• A metaphor compares two related things, while a simile compares two unrelated things.

Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

• buzz

• crash

• hiss

• whisper

What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean?

• Get well soon

• Have a safe journey

• Enjoy your meal

• Good luck

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

• To add complexity and depth to the writing

• To create a visual representation of the text

• To emphasize important ideas or concepts

• To create a rhythmic and memorable effect

Give an example of a metaphor.

• Time is money.

• The world is a stage.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• Love is a battlefield.