Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• Time is a thief.

• He runs like the wind.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The moon is a glowing pearl.

• She swims like a fish.

• The snowflakes danced to the ground.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars winked in the night sky.

• The car roared to life.

• The cake was calling my name.

• All of the above.

Choose the sentence that contains hyperbole:

• I have a ton of homework.

• The book was interesting.

• The cat ran quickly.

• The flower smells nice.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• She is a shining star.

• The car is a beast.

Identify the sentence that uses alliteration:

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun set slowly in the west.

• The dog barked loudly.

Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?

• The computer is an old dinosaur.

• The car sang as it raced down the highway.

• The stars are sparkling diamonds.

• He is as strong as an ox.

Choose the example of hyperbole:

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The baby's cry was loud.

• The flower garden was beautiful.

• The book was on the table.

Which sentence contains personification?

• The wind howled in the night.

• She is a night owl.

• The car tires screeched as it stopped.

• The apple was as red as a rose.

Identify the sentence that uses onomatopoeia:

• The clock ticked loudly, marking the time.

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

• Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs.

• She was a shining example of kindness.