Figurative Language Quiz

What is figurative language primarily used for?

• To create a picture in your mind

• To confuse the reader

• To list items

• To provide factual information

Which of the following is a simile?

• She is as brave as a lion.

• He is a lion.

• The wind whispered.

• The car roared.

What word is commonly used in similes?

• Or

• And

• Like

• But

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• He runs like a cheetah.

• She is a shining star.

• The door groaned.

• The cat meowed.

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

• Similes use 'like' or 'as', metaphors do not

• Metaphors are always about animals

• Metaphors use 'like' or 'as', similes do not

• Similes are longer

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• He is a giant

• She is as sweet as candy

• The wind howled

• The car is fast

What does personification do?

• Compares two things

• Gives human traits to non-human things

• Repeats sounds

• Exaggerates for effect

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The cat purred.

• She is a rose.

• I could eat a horse.

• The door creaked.

What is hyperbole used for?

• To create a picture in your mind

• To provide factual information

• To compare two things

• To exaggerate for effect

Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Beautiful

• Crash

• Quickly

• Silent