Figurative Language Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The snow is a white blanket.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• He swims like a fish.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Her voice is music to his ears."

• Her voice

• Music

• His ears

• Her voice is music

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car tires screamed as they skidded on the pavement.

• Lightning danced across the sky.

• All of the above.

Identify the hyperbole in the following sentence: "I've told you a million times not to exaggerate."

• I've told you

• a million times

• not to exaggerate

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a form of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Adjective

• Hyperbole

In poetry, what does symbolism often rely on to convey deeper meanings?

• Literal descriptions

• Objects representing ideas

• Direct statements

• Simple language

Which of the following examples uses a metaphor correctly?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She is like a rose.

• He runs as fast as a cheetah.

• They fought like cats and dogs.

What is the effect of using personification in literature?

• It makes inanimate objects appear dull.

• It gives human characteristics to non-human entities.

• It simplifies complex human emotions.

• It reduces the importance of human actions.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• He's running faster than the wind.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She's as skinny as a toothpick.

In literature, what does a red rose most commonly symbolize?

• Danger

• Love

• Death

• Victory