Figurative Language Quiz

What is an idiom?

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning.

• A type of clothing.

• A mathematical equation.

• A type of insect.

Which of the following is an example of an idiom? a) It's raining cats and dogs b) The sun is shining c) I am hungry

• b

• c

• a

• d

What is a simile?

• 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.

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

Complete the simile: As brave as a ___.

• lion

• kitten

• butterfly

• mouse

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a type of personification.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The wind howled b) The stars are shining c) Her eyes are diamonds

• a

• c

• b

• c

What is personification?

• Personification

• A method of cooking

• A form of poetry

• A type of dance

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The flowers danced in the wind b) The river is flowing c) The book is interesting

• b

• c

• The trees are whispering

• a

What is a pun?

• A pun is a type of fruit.

• A pun is a type of dance.

• A pun is a form of word play.

• A pun is a type of animal.

Complete the pun: I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough ___.

• bread

• cakes

• dough

• cookies