Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. c) The flowers danced in the breeze. d) The stars were shining in the night sky.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Choose the correct metaphor from the options below: a) He ran as fast as a cheetah. b) The world is a stage. c) The raindrops fell like diamonds. d) The tree branches swayed in the wind.

• a

• c

• d

• b

Identify the sentence that uses personification: a) The waves crashed against the shore. b) The cat's fur was as soft as silk. c) The sun smiled down on us. d) The mountain stood tall and majestic.

• b

• a

• d

• c

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. b) The moonlight illuminated the room. c) The book was as thick as a brick. d) The flowers bloomed in the spring.

• a

• d

• c

• b

Choose the correct idiom from the options below: a) It's raining cats and dogs. b) The sun is shining brightly. c) The wind howled through the night. d) The river flowed gently downstream.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds'? a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Hyperbole

• a) Simile

• c) Personification

• d) Hyperbole

• b) Metaphor

Identify the sentence that uses personification: a) The flowers danced in the wind. b) The car zoomed down the highway. c) The raindrops fell softly on the roof. d) The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• d

• b

• a

• c

Read the idiom: "His words cut like a knife." What do you think this means?

• d) His words were sharp and made me bleed.

• a) His words were very kind.

• b) His words made me feel hurt.

• c) He was making a sandwich.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) The cat's fur was as soft as silk. b) I've told you a million times. c) The flowers bloomed in the garden. d) The mountain stood tall and proud.

• a

• d

• b

• c

What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

• Having a picnic in the woods

• Chasing after the right opportunity

• Pursuing an incorrect course of action

• Tending to a garden with many trees