Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• A type of computer software used for editing photos

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

• A type of dance that originated in South America

• A type of fruit that is similar to an orange

Give an example of a metaphor.

• Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.

• The wind whispered secrets.

• The sun is a yellow balloon.

• His smile was a rainbow.

Explain personification with an example.

• The car drove down the road.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun is shining brightly.

What is hyperbole and how is it used in writing?

• Hyperbole is a type of punctuation used to emphasize a point in writing.

• Hyperbole is a form of poetry that uses a specific rhyme scheme.

• Hyperbole is a type of character in literature that represents an exaggerated personality.

• Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. It is used in writing to create a dramatic or humorous effect.

Provide an example of alliteration.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The sun set slowly in the west.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

What is onomatopoeia and how does it enhance writing?

• Onomatopoeia is a form of punctuation that adds emphasis to certain words, enhancing the clarity of the writing.

• Onomatopoeia is a type of fruit that is commonly used in writing, enhancing the flavor of the text.

• Onomatopoeia is a literary device that involves using metaphors and similes, enhancing the complexity of the writing.

• Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sound they represent, enhancing writing by creating vivid and sensory imagery for the reader.

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: The stars danced in the night sky.

• The stars sang in the night sky

• Metaphor

• The stars slept in the night sky

• The stars worked in the night sky

Which figurative language technique is used in the phrase: The wind whispered through the trees?

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

• A simile directly states the comparison, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• A simile compares two things that are very different, while a metaphor compares two things that are very similar

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states the comparison.

• A simile uses 'and' to compare, while a metaphor uses 'or'

Why is figurative language important in literature?

• Figurative language is not important in literature

• Figurative language helps to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

• Figurative language is only used by inexperienced writers

• Figurative language makes literature boring and uninteresting