Figurative Language Skills 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 is a shining star.

• The computer is an old dinosaur.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Time is a thief."

• Time

• Thief

• Is

• Time is a thief

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

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

• The cake was calling my name.

• All of the above.

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

• I've told you

• A million times

• Told

• Times

Which of the following is NOT an example of imagery?

• The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.

• The sound of her laughter was music to his ears.

• She ran quickly to catch the bus.

• The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

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

• The rain fell like tears from the sky.

• The stars are diamonds in the night sky.

• The thunder was a mighty lion roaring in the distance.

Identify the 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.

• The lake was a mirror, reflecting the mountains above.

Which of the following examples contains personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• She is a night owl.

• The car is a beast on the road.

• He has a heart of stone.

What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence: "The silence was a thick wall between them"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole