Figurative Language Quiz

What figurative language is used in this example?

"And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast

I'm never going back, the past is in the past

Let it go.."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What does the idiom "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?

• It is literally raining animals from the sky.

• It is raining very lightly.

• It is raining very heavily.

• Animals are making a lot of noise.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is the apple of my eye.

• He has a heart of stone.

• They fought like cats and dogs.

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• He is a night owl.

• The car was an old clunker.

What does the idiom "Break a leg" mean?

• To literally break someone's leg.

• To wish someone good luck.

• To perform poorly.

• To stop someone from going somewhere.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• The stars are sparkling diamonds.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The cake was calling my name.

• She is a night owl.

• He is the black sheep of the family.

• They are two peas in a pod.

What does the idiom "Piece of cake" mean?

• A slice of cake.

• Something that is very easy to do.

• A dessert that is very delicious.

• A small and easy task to complete.

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• He's as skinny as a toothpick.

• She's got a heart of gold.

• I've told you a million times.

• The car was a lemon.

What does the idiom "Out of the blue" mean?

• Something that is the color blue.

• Something that happens unexpectedly.

• A situation that is very sad or depressing.

• A clear sky without any clouds.