Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The classroom was noisy.

• The classroom was large.

• The classroom was tidy.

What is a simile?

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

• A simile is a type of animal

• A simile is a type of dance

• A simile is a type of fruit

What is personification?

• Personification is giving human qualities to a non living thing.

• Personification is a type of food.

• Personification is a type of dance.

• Personification is a person.

What is a hyperbole?

• A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A hyperbole is a type of mathematical equation.

• A hyperbole is a form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

• A hyperbole is a type of animal found in the rainforest.

Which of the following sentences uses vivid imagery?

• The clock strikes twelve.

• Leaves danced gently in the breeze.

• She is wearing a red dress.

• Can you open the door?

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The rock is hard and unyielding.

• The moon was sleeping in the sky.

• The river had water.

• The sun is shining brightly.

What is the purpose of using figurative language in texts?

• The purpose of using figurative language in texts is to distract the reader from the main message of the writing.

• The purpose of using figurative language in texts is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and complexity to the writing.

• The purpose of using figurative language in texts is to make the writing boring and uninteresting.

• The purpose of using figurative language in texts is to confuse the reader and make the writing difficult to understand.

Which answer shows personification for the sentence, "The pencil ​ (a)   for me to write a poem."?

• called
• broke
• fell

This image is an example of _______.

c

personification

metaphor

hyperbole

inference

Which metaphor best represents this image?

c

time is money

time is green

time is like moeny

money is time