Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• She is a shining star.

• Time is a thief.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Her voice is music to my ears."

• Her voice

• Music

• My ears

• Music to my ears

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The car is very fast.

• He runs like the wind.

• The book was interesting.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is an example of hyperbole?

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• He is a giant among men.

• The lake was a mirror.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In literature, what does a dove typically symbolize?

• Danger

• Peace

• Joy

• Anger

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• Quick and quiet.

• The big, bad bear scared all the baby bunnies.

• A and C

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the symbolism in the phrase "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link." What does it suggest about individual contributions in a team?

• Every member is equally strong.

• The team's success depends on its strongest member.

• The team's success depends on its weakest member.

• Individual contributions do not matter in a team.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consider the metaphor "Time is a thief." What does this suggest about the nature of time?

• Time is valuable.

• Time can be stolen.

• Time gradually takes away life's moments.

• Time can be generous.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo," what is being implied about the classroom?

• The classroom is well-organized.

• The classroom is filled with animals.

• The classroom is chaotic.

• The classroom is large.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky." What type of figurative language is used here?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept