Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

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

• A type of food

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of insect

Give an example of a simile.

• His smile was as bright as a potato

• The water was as clear as mud

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• The wind whispered like a screaming banshee

Explain what personification is.

• A figure of speech in which a non-human object or idea is given human qualities or characteristics.

• A type of painting that focuses on the human form

• A form of government led by a single individual

• A type of dance performed by a single person

Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

• laugh

• cry

• Example: 'buzz' or 'moo'

• whisper

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• 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.

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

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

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

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

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

• It is snowing heavily

• It is raining heavily

• It is sunny outside

• It is a perfect day for a picnic

Explain the meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket'.

• to start a new hobby

• to go for a walk

• to kick a literal bucket

• to die or to pass away

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: I've told you a million times to clean your room!

• I've told you a hundred times to clean your room!

• I've told you a gazillion times to clean your room!

• I've told you a million times to clean your room!

• I've told you a thousand times to clean your room!

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To minimize the impact of the writing and make it less engaging

• To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

• To provide straightforward and literal descriptions

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