Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the dark trees.

• She is as brave as a lion in challenging situations.

• He sprinted like a cheetah to catch the bus.

• The car complained as the key turned in its old ignition.

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Identify the metaphor in the following options:

• Time is a thief.

• She shouted loudly.

• The stars are bright tonight.

• He runs fast.

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Which example demonstrates personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car is very old.

• She is a shining star.

• They spoke loudly during the meeting.

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Choose the sentence that is an example of hyperbole:

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She is very hungry.

• He eats a lot.

• The apple was tasty.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The bees buzzed as they moved from flower to flower.

• The car is red.

• She sings beautifully.

• The book was on the table.

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Identify the sentence that uses alliteration:

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The big bad wolf blew down the house.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Both A and C.

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Which sentence contains a simile?

• The clouds are cotton balls in the sky.

• The test was a breeze.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The pizza smells good.

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Select the metaphor from the options below:

• The fog crept in silently.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He is very tall.

• The cake is delicious.

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Which of these is an example of personification?

• The sun kissed the ocean.

• The car is fast.

• She is a good friend.

• The water is cold.

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Identify the hyperbole in the following sentences:

• I've told you a million times.

• He is very old.

• The bag is heavy.

• She reads a lot.

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