Language and Literary Devices Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.
• He ran like the wind.
• The wind whispered through the trees.
• She is a shining star.

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
• A direct comparison between two things.
• Giving human traits to non-human things.
• An exaggerated statement.

Which sentence is an example of personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.
• The car is as fast as lightning.
• He is a lion in battle.
• She sings like an angel.

What is hyperbole?

• A type of metaphor.
• An extreme exaggeration.
• A question that doesn't need an answer.
• A simple sentence.

Which of the following is an exclamative sentence?

• What time is it?
• I can't believe it!
• She is going to the store.
• Where are you going?

What is an interrogative sentence?

• A sentence that gives a command.
• A sentence that makes a statement.
• A sentence that asks a question.
• A sentence that expresses strong emotion.

What is the purpose of repetition in writing?

• To confuse the reader.
• To emphasize a point.
• To make the text longer.
• To create a rhyme.

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went outside.
• She likes apples and he likes oranges.
• The cat slept.
• Because he was tired, he went to bed early.

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes a noun.
• A word that shows action.
• A word that connects sentences.
• A word that replaces a noun.

Which of the following is an abstract noun?

• Happiness
• Dog
• Table
• London