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 form of visual art.

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) Her eyes were like diamonds b) The wind whispered through the trees c) The sun smiled down on us

• b) The wind whispered through the trees

• c) The sun smiled down on us

• a) Her eyes were like diamonds

• d) The river flowed gently

What is personification?

• Personification is a figure of speech.

• Personification is a type of food.

• Personification is a type of painting.

• 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 stars twinkled in the night sky c) The flowers danced in the breeze

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

• c) The flowers danced in the breeze

• b) The stars twinkled in the night sky

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

What is onomatopoeia?

• A figure of speech in which words imitate sounds

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

• A form of poetry that uses repetition for emphasis

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

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver boat in the sky b) The raindrops fell like tears c) The cat hissed angrily

• b

• c

• d

• a

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 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'.

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The leaves whispered in the wind b) The car zoomed down the road c) The fire crackled and popped

• b

• c

• d

• a

What is hyperbole?

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A figure of speech used to understate something.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A form of poetry.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The clock ticked loudly b) The waves crashed against the shore c) The sun shone brightly

• b) The waves crashed against the shore

• c) The sun shone brightly

• d) The wind blew softly

• a) The clock ticked loudly