Figurative Language Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He is a lion in battle.

• She danced like a leaf on the wind.

• The computer screamed in agony.

• Time is a thief.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the metaphor "Time is a thief" suggest?

• Time is valuable and should be guarded.

• Time steals your moments without you noticing.

• Time can be stolen or lost.

• Time is scary and dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Identify the personification in the following sentence: "The wind whispered secrets to the trees."

• Wind

• Whispered

• Secrets

• Trees

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She ran fast.

• He could eat a horse.

• The car is blue.

• The book was interesting.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What type of figurative language is used in "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences contains imagery?

• I feel sad.

• The sun is bright.

• The fragrant aroma of spring flowers filled the air.

• She is a great friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

"The classroom was a zoo" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

• The ice cream was a cool relief.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The car complained as the key turned.

• He was a mountain of a man.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the personification "The thunder grumbled like an old man" imply?

• Thunder is scary.

• Thunder makes no sound.

• Thunder can be loud and grumpy sounding.

• Thunder is always followed by rain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the hyperbole in the following sentence: "I've told you a million times."

• I've

• Told

• You

• A million times

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A