Figurative Language Quiz

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 is a golden ball in the sky.

• c

• d

• b

• a

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: Her smile is a ray of sunshine.

• ray of sunshine

• Her smile is a beam of light.

• Her smile is a burst of happiness.

• Her smile is a warm glow.

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze. b) The raindrops fell heavily from the sky. c) The cat sat lazily in the sun.

• a

• b

• d

• c

Choose the correct figurative language term for the following sentence: He runs as fast as a cheetah.

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: The moonlight painted the room silver.

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The waves crashed against the shore. b) The moon is a shining diamond in the sky. c) The tree branches swayed in the wind.

• c

• a

• b

• d

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: His words were music to my ears.

• His words were a melody to my ears.

• His words were a song in my ears.

• music to my ears

• His words were a symphony in my ears.

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The thunder roared angrily in the distance. b) The snowflakes gently fell from the sky. c) The car engine roared to life.

• d

• c

• a

• b

Choose the correct figurative language term for the following sentence: Her eyes are sparkling diamonds.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

• simile

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: The wind howled through the night.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole