Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• She is a shining star.

• He runs like the wind.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "His heart is a cold iron."

• His heart

• A cold iron

• His heart is a cold iron

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• He has a heart of stone.

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

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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

• I've told you

• a million times

• told

• times

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of visual imagery?

• The thunder was so loud, it could shake the heavens.

• The chocolate cake was a symphony of flavors.

• The fragrance of the blooming flowers filled the air.

• The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following best represents symbolism?

• A journey representing life's trials and tribulations.

• The sun shining brightly.

• A loud, echoing voice.

• Running faster than the wind.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the onomatopoeia in the following sentence: "The bees buzzed as they flew from flower to flower."

• bees

• flew

• buzzed

• flower

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The snow is a white blanket.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• The stars are sparkling diamonds.

• He swims like a fish.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

• The computer hummed, a patient, electronic creature.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Time marches on.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the example of personification.

• The cake was calling my name.

• She is the apple of my eye.

• He is a night owl.

• The car is a beast on the road.

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CCSS.L.6.5A