16.1.25 - figurative language

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• He runs faster than a cheetah.
• The stars danced in the night sky.
• She is as brave as a lion.
• The wind whispered through the trees.

Identify the simile in the following options.

• She has a heart of stone.
• He is as sly as a fox.
• The sun smiled down on us.
• The classroom was a zoo.

Which of these sentences contains a metaphor?

• Time is a thief that steals our moments.
• The cat sat on the mat.
• He is as strong as an ox.
• The flowers nodded in the breeze.

What is a hyphenated adjective?

• A noun that has a hyphen, like 'mother-in-law'.
• An adjective that has no hyphen, like 'happy'.
• A type of verb that connects two clauses.
• A word that describes a noun and is written with a hyphen, like 'well-known'.

Identify the metaphor in the following options.

• Her laughter was music to my ears.
• The wind howled like a wolf.
• She is as busy as a bee.
• He is a shining star in our class.

Select the correct example of personification.

• She is as clever as a fox.
• He runs like the wind.
• The book was full of adventures.
• The leaves danced in the autumn wind.

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

• Her smile was bright like the sun.
• The thunder roared angrily.
• He is a shining star in our class.
• The river flowed like a snake.

Which of the following is a correct use of a hyphenated adjective?

• This is a blue sky.
• They are very friendly people.
• He is a fast runner.
• She is a well-respected teacher.

Which sentence includes both a simile and personification?

• The moon was a silver coin, shining brightly in the sky.
• He is as brave as a lion, and the wind howled around him.
• The cat purred softly.
• She runs like the wind and is always on time.

Which of these is an example of a hyphenated adjective?

• It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
• He is a kind person.
• The dog barked loudly.
• She is a talented artist.