Understanding Figurative Language

Which of these is an example of alliteration?

• John picked a bag of apples.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• I think, therefore I am.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a simile does not.

• Metaphors can only compare human characteristics, while similes can compare anything.

• Similes are used only in poetry, while metaphors are used in prose.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

Which example shows a metaphor?

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He is the apple of my eye.

• The car complained as it started.

• The cake was like a cloud.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He has a heart of stone.

What does personification rely on?

• Literal descriptions.

• Sound effects.

• Human-like qualities.

• Exaggeration.

What does hyperbole aim to achieve?

• Create a vivid sensory experience.

• Provide a literal comparison.

• Give human traits to non-human entities.

• Exaggerate for dramatic effect.

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Brightness

• Whisper

• Buzz

• Silence

What distinguishes onomatopoeia from other words?

• It describes colors.

• It explains emotions.

• It represents numbers.

• It imitates sounds.