Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He ran like the wind.

• The classroom was a zoo.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky."

• The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky.

• The sky was a canvas of colours.

• The thunder roared angrily.

• The rain danced on the roof.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She was so hungry she could eat a horse.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The river was a winding snake.

What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in literature?

• To create a visual image.

• To exaggerate a statement.

• To imitate sounds.

• To compare two things.

Which of the following sentences contains onomatopoeia?

• The bacon sizzled in the pan.

• The mountain was a giant.

• She was as graceful as a swan.

• He was a lion in battle.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence:

• Time is a thief.

• The clock ticked loudly.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• The sun smiled down on us.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.

• He was a rock in times of trouble.

• She was as busy as a bee.

• The car roared to life.

What is hyperbole?

• A comparison using "like" or "as".

• An extreme exaggeration.

• A word that imitates a sound.

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as".

Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?

• The cat purred softly.

• The night was as dark as coal.

• The wind was a howling wolf.

• She was a shining star.

Identify the hyperbole

• I've told you a million times to clean your room.

• The room was a disaster.

• The bed was as messy as a pigsty.

• The floor was covered in clothes.