Simile, Metaphor, and Personification Quiz

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

• The clouds were like a river flowing in the sky.

• The clouds were like a field of flowers in the sky.

• The clouds were like a herd of elephants in the sky.

• The clouds were like fluffy cotton candy in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

• Her smile was as loud as a trumpet.

• Her smile was as cold as ice.

• Her smile was as fast as a cheetah.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The water was as cold as ice.

• The water was as cold as ice.

• The water was as smooth as silk.

• The water was as loud as thunder.

• The water was as hot as fire.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The wind howled like a pack of wolves in the night.

• The wind howled like a quiet library in the night.

• The wind howled like a chirping bird in the night.

• The wind howled like a gentle breeze in the night.

• The wind howled like a pack of wolves in the night.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: The world is a stage, and we are all actors.

• The world is a playground

• The world is a stage

• The world is a puzzle

• The world is a book

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: Time is a thief, stealing moments from our lives.

• Time is a thief

• Time is a teacher

• Time is a gift

• Time is a friend

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

• His words were a flower in her heart

• His words were a song in her heart

• His words were a dagger in her heart

• His words were a rainbow in her heart

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

• The flowers swayed in the gentle breeze.

• The flowers slept in the gentle breeze.

• The flowers sang in the gentle breeze.

• The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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

• The stars winked at me from the night sky.

• The stars whispered secrets to me from the night sky.

• The stars sang a lullaby to me from the night sky.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the personification in the following sentence: The sun smiled down on the earth, warming everything in its path.

• The wind whispered through the trees

• The sun smiled down on the earth

• The moon laughed at the stars

• The river danced along the banks

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A