Simple Poem Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• 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.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The sun is smiling down on us.

• The car engine roared to life.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The bookshelf stood tall and proud.

What is a simile?

• 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 similar 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'.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so full I could explode.

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

• I'm so cold I could turn into an ice cube.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

What is alliteration?

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of distant or unrelated words.

• Repetition of different sounds or letters at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• Repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of adjacent or closely connected words.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• buzz

• shout

• whisper

• hiss

What is imagery in poetry?

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images and evoke sensory experiences in the reader's mind.

• The use of abstract and vague language to confuse the reader.

• The use of repetitive and monotonous language to bore the reader.

• The use of fictional and imaginary elements to create a fantasy world.

Which of the following is an example of a symbol in a poem?

• Rose

• Table

• Sun

• Car

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

• To create a logical and straightforward narrative

• To confuse the reader and make the poem more difficult to understand

• To create vivid imagery and evoke emotions

• To provide factual information and convey literal meaning

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in a poem?

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• His voice was music to my ears.

• The wind whispered secrets in my ear.

• Her eyes were shining stars.