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Figurative Language Quiz

Authored by Mirela Mrkonjic

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Figurative Language Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 has a heart of stone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

The classroom was a zoo.

She swims like a fish.

The snow is a white blanket.

He is as strong as an ox.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

The sun kissed the ocean.

The car is very fast.

She is a shining star.

The book was on the table.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that is literal, not figurative:

The alarm clock screamed at me this morning.

The cake was a piece of art.

He ran fast.

Her voice is music to my ears.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hyperbole?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

An exaggeration for effect

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

She cried a river of tears.

The sun is a golden ball.

The car complained as the key turned.

He is as sneaky as a fox.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

The fog crept in on little cat feet.

The stars are sparkling diamonds in the night sky.

Life is a rollercoaster.

He is as busy as a bee.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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