Figures of Speech Quiz
Authored by Lisa Barnes
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that directly compares two things using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech that exaggerates and overstates the truth
A figure of speech that describes one thing by comparing it to another using "like" or "as"
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
"She is as busy as a bee."
"He runs like the wind."
"The classroom was a zoo."
"Her smile is beautiful."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that exaggerates and overstates the truth
A figure of speech that directly compares two things using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech that describes one thing by comparing it to another using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
"The stars are shining bright."
"He is a tall tree."
"She spoke with thunder in her voice."
"His eyes sparkled like diamonds."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The moon is a silver plate.
Her hair is as black as night.
The car moved quickly.
His voice was loud and clear.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Her laughter is contagious.
The mountain peak touched the sky.
He worked like a machine.
The ocean waves crashed against the shore.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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