Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) The stars danced in the night sky. c) Her smile was as bright as the sun. d) The raindrops fell like tears from the sky.

• d

• a

• c

• b

What is a metaphor? a) A comparison using like or as. b) A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things. c) An expression that has a different meaning than its literal interpretation. d) A word that imitates the sound it represents.

• c

• d

• a

• b

Choose the correct example of personification. a) The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze. b) The thunder roared angrily in the distance. c) The sun smiled down on the beach. d) The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

• c

• b

• d

• a

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The cat meowed softly. b) The leaves rustled in the wind. c) The car honked its horn. d) The rain fell gently on the roof.

• b

• c

• a

• d

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: 'Her voice is music to my ears.' a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Idiom

• d) Idiom

• a) Simile

• c) Personification

• b) Metaphor

What is being compared in the metaphor: 'He is a shining star'? a) His intelligence b) His appearance c) His personality d) His talent

• d) His talent.

• a) His intelligence

• c) His personality

• b) His appearance

Choose the correct example of personification. a) The wind howled through the trees. b) The flowers bloomed in the spring. c) The fire crackled and popped. d) The rain washed away my sorrows.

• a

• d

• b

• c

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The baby cried loudly. b) The wind whispered in my ear. c) The car engine rumbled. d) The waves crashed against the shore.

• d) The tree swayed in the wind.

• c

• b) The flower bloomed beautifully.

• a) The bird sang a sweet melody.

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: 'Time flies when you're having fun.' a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Idiom

• b

• a

• c

• d

What is being compared in the metaphor: 'Life is a journey'? a) Life and a journey b) Life and a destination c) Life and a vehicle d) Life and a map

• c) Life and a vehicle

• d) Life and a map

• b) Life and a destination

• a) Life and a journey