Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying that one thing is the other.

Give an example of personification.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The river flowed gently down the hill.

• The cat meowed at the door.

Explain what a simile is.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that is overly exaggerated

Provide an example of hyperbole.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I'm so tired I could run a marathon.

• I'm so thirsty I could drink an ocean.

• I'm so happy I could fly to the moon.

What does the phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It is windy and cloudy

• It is raining heavily

• It is snowing heavily

• It is sunny outside

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: The sun smiled down on us.

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To confuse the reader with ambiguous language

• To make the writing more boring and difficult to understand

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity

• To create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas in a more engaging way.

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

• A metaphor compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'

• A simile directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another

• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, while a simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

• Whisper

• Laugh

• Pow

• Meow

Why do authors use figurative language in their writing?

• To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to their writing

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity

• To confuse the reader and make the writing difficult to understand

• To simplify the writing and make it easier to comprehend