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 type of personification.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

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 smiled down on us.

• d

• c

• b

• a

What is personification?

• A type of dance

• Personification

• A form of poetry

• A method of cooking

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. b) The flowers nodded their heads in agreement. c) The raindrops fell gently on the roof.

• c

• a

• b

• d

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words describing smells

• Words representing emotions

• Words indicating colors

• Words imitating sounds

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver boat sailing through the night sky. b) The waves crashed against the shore. c) The leaves rustled in the wind.

• b

• a

• c

• d

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The fire danced in the darkness. b) The car engine roared to life. c) The raindrops fell softly on the ground.

• d

• a

• c

• b

What is hyperbole?

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A form of poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The clock ticked loudly in the silent room. b) The sunflower turned its face towards the sun. c) The wind howled through the trees.

• c

• a

• b

• d