Figurative Language Review Quiz

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.

• The clouds were as hard as rocks.

• The clouds were as thin as paper.

• The clouds were as clear as glass.

• The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.

• Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.

• Her smile was like a waterfall in the desert.

• Her smile was like a flower in full bloom.

• Her smile was like a thunderstorm on a sunny day.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The old man was as wise as an owl.

• The old man was as fast as a cheetah.

• The old man was as strong as an elephant.

• The old man was as colorful as a rainbow.

• The old man was as wise as an owl.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The water was as clear as crystal.

• The water was as clear as crystal.

• The water was as cold as ice.

• The water was as smooth as silk.

• The water was as loud as thunder.

Recognize the metaphor in the following sentence: The classroom was a zoo.

• The classroom was a jungle

• The classroom was a garden

• The classroom was a circus

• The classroom was a zoo

Recognize the metaphor in the following sentence: His words were a dagger in her heart.

• His words were a dagger in her heart.

• His words were a bandage on her heart.

• His words were a pillow in her heart.

• His words were a flower in her heart.

Recognize the metaphor in the following sentence: The world is a stage.

• The world is a stage

• The world is a book

• The world is a playground

• The world is a zoo

Understand the personification in the following sentence: The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

• The flowers are personified as they are described as singing.

• The flowers are personified as they are described as growing.

• The flowers are personified as they are described as sleeping.

• The flowers are personified as they are described as dancing.

Understand the personification in the following sentence: The stars winked at me from the night sky.

• The stars sang a lullaby to me

• Personification

• The stars danced in the sky

• The stars whispered secrets to me

Understand the personification in the following sentence: The sun smiled down on the earth.

• The sun laughed at the earth

• Personification

• The sun waved at the earth

• The sun winked at the earth