Figurative Language Quiz

What is a hyperbole?

• A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A hyperbole is a form of irony that involves saying the opposite of what is meant.

• A hyperbole is a type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

• A hyperbole is a type of metaphor that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'Her smile is bright like the sun'?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

• simile

Complete the metaphor: 'He is a shining ________.'

• moon

• star

• sun

• diamond

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 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'.

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

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse'?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

Find the hyperbole:

• It was so hot outside.

• It was 1000 degrees today.

• It was so cold today.

• It was so cold it snowed today.

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 mathematical equation.

• A metaphor is a form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'Life is a highway.'?

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

Complete the simile: 'Her eyes sparkled like ________.'

• food

• a cat

• stars

• rocks

What is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so tired I could sleep for 5 hours.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a burger.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a big sandwich.