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) Her smile was as bright as the sun. d) The flowers bloomed in the spring.

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor? a) A comparison using like or as. b) Giving human qualities to non-human things. c) An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. d) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• d

• b

• a

• c

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The raindrops fell gently on the roof. b) The cat sat lazily in the sun. c) The flowers danced in the breeze. d) The mountain stood tall and proud.

• d

• b

• c

• a

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is hyperbole? a) A comparison using like or as. b) Giving human qualities to non-human things. c) An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. d) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• a

• b

• d

• c

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of an idiom? a) It's raining cats and dogs. b) The sun is shining brightly. c) The wind blew softly. d) The tree branches swayed in the wind.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Complete the simile: She ran as fast as a a) Cheetah. b) Turtle. c) Snail. d) Rabbit.

• d) Rabbit

• c) Snail.

• b) Turtle.

• a) Cheetah.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor? a) A comparison using like or as. b) Giving human qualities to non-human things. c) An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. d) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• c

• b

• d

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The raindrops fell gently on the roof. b) The cat sat lazily in the sun. c) The flowers danced in the breeze. d) The mountain stood tall and proud.

• a

• b

• d

• c

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is hyperbole? a) A comparison using like or as. b) Giving human qualities to non-human things. c) An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. d) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• b

• d

• c

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of an idiom? a) It's raining cats and dogs. b) The sun is shining brightly. c) The wind blew softly. d) The tree branches swayed in the wind.

• d

• c

• b

• a

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B