Figurative Language Skills Quiz

Which of the following is a simile?

• He runs like a cheetah.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• The tree branches swayed in the wind.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: The world is a stage.

• The world is a stage.

• The world is a playground

• The world is a book

• The world is a classroom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the example of alliteration in the following sentence: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Peter Piper picked

• Paula picked a peck

• John planted a peck

• Mary ate a peck

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word represents onomatopoeia in the sentence: The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• roared

• sang

• buzzed

• whispered

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the simile in the following sentence: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Her smile was as cold as ice.

• Her smile was as big as an elephant.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Her smile was as loud as a thunderstorm.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the metaphor in the sentence: The classroom was a zoo.

• The classroom is compared to a zoo.

• The classroom was a garden

• The classroom was a library

• The classroom was a restaurant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which phrase demonstrates alliteration: Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• Linda loves to laugh loudly.

• Sally buys bananas at the beach.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• Peter picks peaches in the park.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the onomatopoeia in the sentence: The thunder rumbled loudly.

• chuckled

• screamed

• rumbled

• whispered

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the simile in the following sentence: His voice was as smooth as velvet.

• His voice was as loud as thunder.

• His voice was as sweet as honey.

• His voice was as rough as sandpaper.

• His voice was as smooth as velvet.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the metaphor in the sentence: The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• Stars being compared to diamonds

• The stars were as big as mountains

• The stars were actually made of diamonds

• The stars were sparkling like sapphires

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D