Figures of Speech

The morning sun rose in the sky, like a golden ball lighting up the world.

• A) Metaphor
• B) Simile
• C) Personification
• D) Hyperbole

Her laughter was a melody that made everyone smile.

• A) Allusion
• B) Irony
• C) Metaphor
• D) Oxymoron

The teacher, who always tells us to be on time, arrived late to class today.

• A) Simile
• B) Metaphor
• C) Hyperbole
• D) Irony

The wind whispered secrets through the trees, making the leaves dance.

• A) Personification
• B) Hyperbole
• C) Apostrophe
• D) Oxymoron

I have told you a million times to stop leaving your shoes on the floor.

• A) Metonymy
• B) Hyperbole
• C) Alliteration
• D) Oxymoron

O moon, please shine brighter tonight, and guide me home safely.

• A) Simile
• B) Metaphor
• C) Apostrophe
• D) Paradox

Her sweet sorrow left a strange feeling in my heart.

• A) Irony
• B) Allusion
• C) Simile
• D) Oxymoron

He fought like a true Hercules, strong and determined.

• A) Allusion
• B) Metonymy
• C) Onomatopoeia
• D) Personification

Actions speak louder than words.

• A) Simile
• B) Proverbs
• C) Irony
• D) Metaphor

The crown will find a new ruler in the next election.

• A) Paradox
• B) Allusion
• C) Metonymy
• D) Oxymoron