Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The sun is a gold ball in the sky.

• The flowers nodded their heads in agreement.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

Choose the correct metaphor from the options below:

• The cat's eyes were as bright as the sun.

• The tree branches reached out to the touch the sky.

• The moon is a silver boat sailing through the clouds.

• The raindrops were like tiny diamonds.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

Which sentence uses personification? a) The waves crashed against the shore. b) The leaves rustled in the wind. c) The flowers bloomed in the spring. d) The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.

• The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.

• The flowers bloomed in the spring.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

• The waves crashed against the shore.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.' This sentence uses personification because it attributes a human action (screaming) to a non-human object (the alarm clock). The other sentences do not use personification, as they describe natural occurrences without attributing human actions or emotions to them.

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Identify the hyperbole in the following sentences:

• I've told you a million times to clean your room!

• The mountain stood tall and majestic.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

• The book was as heavy.

Answer explanation

The hyperbole in the given sentences is 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!' A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. In this case, the speaker is exaggerating the number of times they've told someone to clean their room, emphasizing their frustration.

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figurative language

What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

• To run very fast.

• To dance with joy.

• To wish someone good luck.

• To actually break a leg!

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

Which of the following is a simile?

• The wind howled through the night.

• The moon is like a spotlight in the sky.

• The trees whispered secrets to each other.

• The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

Choose the correct metaphor from the options below:

• The sun is a big yellow ball.

• The stars are tiny diamonds in the sky.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The cat's fur was as soft as silk.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

Which sentence uses personification?

• The fire crackled and popped.

• The clouds floated across the sky.

• The trees swayed in the wind.

• The car zoomed down the highway.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'The fire crackled and popped.' This sentence uses personification, a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human characteristics. Here, the fire is given the human ability to 'crackle' and 'pop', as if it were communicating or expressing emotion.

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Identify the hyperbole in the following sentences:

• I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!

• The mountain was covered in snow.

• The book was interesting to read.

• The river flowed peacefully.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5

What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

• Something that is easy to do.

• A delicious dessert.

• A broken dish.

• A small portion of food.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5