Figurative Language Quiz

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• Her smile

• As bright

• As the sun

• As bright as the sun

Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• The wind howled in the night.

• He has a heart of gold.

In the sentence, "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room," which figurative language is used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

What is the meaning of the idiom "break the ice"?

• To literally break ice

• To initiate conversation in a social setting

• To cause a disruption

• To make a situation worse

Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: "The bees buzzed busily among the flowers."

• Bees

• Buzzed

• Busily

• Flowers

What type of figurative language is used in "Time is a thief"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

• Alliteration

In the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," which figurative language is used?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?

• A slice of dessert

• Something very easy to do

• A small portion

• A part of a whole

Which sentence contains an example of personification?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• The boy ran quickly.

• The apple was red.

• The dog barked loudly.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "He was as brave as a lion."

• He was brave

• As a lion

• As brave as a lion

• Brave lion