Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The wind howled loudly b) The stars are shining bright. c) He is as tall as a tree. d) The flowers danced in the breeze.

• b

• c

• d

• a

Choose the correct metaphor from the options below: a) Her smile is like sunshine. b) The moon is a silver coin. c) The raindrops fell gently. d) The waves crashed against the shore.

• a

• c

• d

• b

What is an idiom? a) A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. b) A phrase that has a different meaning than its literal interpretation. c) Giving human qualities to non-human objects. d) An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

• a

• c

• b

• d

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The sun smiled down on us. b) She ran as fast as a cheetah. c) The mountain stood tall and proud. d) The room was as cold as ice.

• b

• d

• a

• c

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'The backpack weighs a ton!'

• weighs a ton

• weighs a kilogram

• weighs a pound

• weighs a tonne

What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean? a) Good luck. b) Be careful. c) Congratulations. d) I'm sorry.

• a) Good luck.

• d) I'm sorry.

• b) Be careful.

• c) Congratulations.

Which of the following is a simile? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) His words cut like a knife. c) The stars are diamonds in the sky. d) The flowers bloomed beautifully.

• d

• c

• a

• b

Choose the correct metaphor from the options below: a) Time flies when you're having fun. b) The moonlight danced on the water. c) The raindrops were a lullaby. d) The waves gently kissed the shore.

• d

• a

• b

• c

What is an example of hyperbole? a) The sun is a golden ball in the sky. b) She is as fast as a cheetah. c) The mountain reached up to touch the heavens. d) The room was as quiet as a mouse.

• a

• b

• d

• c

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The wind whispered through the night. b) The flowers swayed in the breeze. c) The stars twinkled in the sky. d) The raindrops fell softly on the ground.

• c

• d

• a

• b