Figurative Language Quiz

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 of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) Her eyes are like diamonds b) He runs as fast as a cheetah c) The wind howled through the night d) The sun is a golden ball

• a

• b

• c

• d

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 figure of speech that compares two different 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'.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) Her smile is like a ray of sunshine b) The moon is a silver coin c) The waves danced on the shore d) The tree branches reached towards the sky

• d

• c

• b

• a

What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile compares two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'.

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

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.

• A metaphor compares two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as', while a simile directly compares two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Which of the following is a metaphor? a) The stars were bright diamonds b) The raindrops fell like tears c) The cat pounced on its prey d) The mountain stood tall and proud

• d) The mountain stood tall and proud

• c) The cat pounced on its prey

• a) The stars twinkled like diamonds

• b) The raindrops fell like tears

Which of the following is a simile? a) The wind whispered through the trees b) The fire roared like a lion c) The flowers bloomed in the garden d) The book is a treasure trove of knowledge

• b

• a

• c

• d

What does a metaphor do?

• A metaphor is a type of rhyme used in poetry.

• A metaphor compares two different things by stating that one thing is another.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that exaggerates the truth.

• A metaphor is a literary device used to create suspense.

What does a simile do?

• A simile is a figure of speech that exaggerates for effect.

• A simile is a literary device used to create suspense.

• A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The snow is a white blanket b) The river flows like a snake c) The birds chirped in the trees d) The car zoomed down the highway

• d

• a

• b

• c