Figurative Language Practice Quiz

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He ran as fast as a cheetah.

• The sun is a golden ball in the sky.

• The raindrops fell heavily on the roof.

Identify the metaphor

• Her smile is a ray of sunshine

• Her smile is like a warm glow.

• Her smile is full of happiness.

• Her smile is as bright as a beam of light.

Choose the simile from the options below:

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The waves crashed against the shore.

• The stars are shining brightly.

• The moon is like a silver coin.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The cat called out softly.

• The leaves blew in the wind.

• The thunder roared in the distance.

• The clock ticked loudly.

What does this example of personification mean?

The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The flowers got up and actually started dancing.

• The flowers moved a little bit.

• The flowers were still.

• The flowers moved around a lot.

What does this metaphor mean?

School today was a nightmare.

• I didn't go to school today.

• School was great.

• School was okay.

• School was bad.

What is the definition of an onomatopoeia?

• A comparison of two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• Giving human-like qualities to an idea, animal, or object.

• Words that imitate the sounds they make.

What is the definition of personification?

• A comparison of two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• Giving human-like qualities to an idea, animal, or object.

• Words that imitate the sounds they make.

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A comparison of two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• Giving human-like qualities to an idea, animal, or object.

• Words that imitate the sounds they make.

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison of two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• Giving human-like qualities to an idea, animal, or object.

• Words that imitate the sounds they make.