Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

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

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

Give an example of personification.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The flowers bloomed with joy.

• The river danced over the rocks.

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

• To provide factual information.

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

• To create ambiguity and confusion.

• To downplay the importance of a statement.

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• A simile directly compares two unrelated things, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

What does the phrase 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It means it is raining very heavily.

• It means there is a heavy storm of cats and dogs.

• It means there is a tornado of cats and dogs.

• It means there are cats and dogs falling from the sky.

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in a poem?

• Onomatopoeia in a poem creates a boring and dull experience.

• Onomatopoeia in a poem creates a vivid sensory experience and adds realism.

• Onomatopoeia in a poem has no effect on the reader.

• Onomatopoeia in a poem makes the poem difficult to understand.

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add complexity to the writing

• To make the writing more boring

• To create a rhythmic and memorable effect

Give an example of a metaphor.

• Life is a box of chocolates.

• The world is a stage.

• Time is money.

• Love is a battlefield.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?

• The idiom 'break a leg' means to take a break from work.

• The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone bad luck.

• The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.

• The idiom 'break a leg' means to literally break someone's leg.