Christmas Literary Devices Quiz

Identify the simile in the following Christmas literature: 'The snowflakes fell like tiny dancers in the sky.'

• The snowflakes fell like rocks from the sky.

• The snowflakes fell like heavy raindrops on the ground.

• The snowflakes fell like tiny dancers in the sky.

• The snowflakes fell like confetti at a party.

Identify the simile in the following Christmas literature: 'The Christmas lights shone like stars in the night.'

• glowed like the moon in the sky

• shone like stars in the night

• sparkled like the ocean in the day

• twinkled like the sun in the morning

Identify the simile in the following Christmas literature: 'The children's laughter was like music to her ears.'

• The children's laughter was like a waterfall in her ears.

• The children's laughter was like a thunderstorm in her ears.

• The children's laughter was like music to her ears.

• The children's laughter was like a symphony in her ears.

Identify the metaphor in the following Christmas song: 'All I want for Christmas is you.'

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Identify the metaphor in the following Christmas song: 'Rockin' around the Christmas tree.'

• Dancing or having a good time

• Running around the Christmas tree

• Sleeping under the Christmas tree

• Sitting around the Christmas tree

Identify the metaphor in the following Christmas song: 'Jingle bell rock.'

• Comparing the sound of jingling bells to a literal rock

• Referring to a specific rock band that plays Christmas music

• Comparing the sound of jingling bells to the rock genre of music

• Describing the act of physically rocking back and forth while jingling bells

Create a personification example related to Christmas.

• Christmas is personified as a joyful and welcoming hostess, eagerly preparing for the arrival of guests.

• Christmas is personified as a mischievous elf causing chaos

• Christmas is personified as a grumpy old man, tired of all the festivities

• Christmas is personified as a strict teacher, making sure everything is in order

Create another personification example related to Christmas.

• The Christmas lights grumbled as they were untangled from the box.

• The Christmas tree sat quietly in the corner, feeling sad and neglected.

• The Christmas presents chatted happily with each other as they waited to be opened.

• The Christmas tree danced with joy as the lights twinkled and the ornaments sparkled.

Analyzing the metaphor in the Christmas story 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens.

• Identifying the symbolic meaning behind the characters, events, and objects in the story

• Counting the number of words in each sentence of the story

• Identifying the author's favorite color

• Analyzing the historical accuracy of the events in the story

Analyzing the metaphor in the Christmas story 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry.

• Analyzing the impact of the setting on the characters' actions

• Identifying the symbolic meaning behind the gifts exchanged by the main characters

• Identifying the historical context of the Christmas story

• Exploring the author's use of foreshadowing in the story