Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

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.

• d

• c

• b

• a

What is personification?

• Personification is a figure of speech.

• Personification is a type of painting.

• Personification is a form of poetry.

• Personification is a type of dance.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. b) The flowers nodded their heads in agreement. c) The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• d) I'm so full, I couldn't eat another bite.

• c) The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

• b) The flowers nodded their heads in agreement.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A form of poetry that uses repetition for emphasis

• A literary device that uses exaggerated or over-the-top language

• A figure of speech in which words imitate sounds

• A type of punctuation used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence

Complete the metaphor: Her voice is music to my ___.

• mouth

• nose

• eyes

• ears

Complete the simile: He runs as fast as a ___.

• turtle

• snail

• cheetah

• sloth

Complete the personification: The trees ___ in the wind.

• sway

• dance

• whisper

• melt

Complete the hyperbole: I've told you a million ___.

• lies

• stories

• secrets

• times

Complete the onomatopoeia: The thunder ___ in the distance.

• rumbles

• sings

• whispers

• crackles