Figurative Language Quiz

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• She is a shining star.

• He swims like a fish.

• Time is a thief.

• The classroom was a zoo.

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in an awkward or tense situation

• To cool down a hot beverage

• To stop something from freezing

Identify the type of figurative language used here: "The sun is a golden ball in the sky."

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

Which of the following sentences contains a hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• The car was an old clunker.

• He runs faster than the wind.

What does the symbolism of a "dove" most commonly represent?

• War

• Peace

• Anger

• Sadness

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The sound of the rain was a sweet lullaby.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He is a night owl.

• She has a heart of gold.

Identify the type of figurative language: "The classroom was a refrigerator."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is the connotative meaning of "heart of gold"?

• Someone who is literally made of gold

• Someone who is very wealthy

• Someone who is genuinely kind and caring

• Someone who is cold and unfeeling

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• The car complained as the key turned in its ignition.

• Both A and C