Quiz on Figurative language

In the example "He ran like a cheetah," what is being compared?

• His running speed and a cheetah

• His appearance and a cheetah

• His strength and a cheetah

• His voice and a cheetah

Why might a writer use an allusion?

• To make their writing more complex

• To connect with the reader through shared knowledge

• To lengthen their text

• To avoid using famous references

Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration?

• Betty bought butter but the butter was bitter

• A big black bear sat on a big black rug

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

• The wind whispered through the willows

What is the effect of using alliteration in a sentence?

• It makes the sentence longer

• It creates a catchy and memorable phrase

• It confuses the reader

• It adds more information

What does hyperbole often involve?

• Understatement

• Exact measurements

• Exaggeration

• Literal interpretation

Which of these is an example of hyperbole?

• The car is red.

• I'm drowning in paperwork.

• The dog is barking.

• The tree is tall.

What is the effect of hyperbole on the audience?

• It makes them bored

• It emphasizes a point

• It provides exact details

• It confuses them

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The sun smiled down on us

• The car drove fast

• The tree was tall

• The river was wide

Why is personification used in writing?

• To make descriptions more vivid and interesting

• To confuse the reader

• To shorten the text

• To add more characters

What does the idiom "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky

• It's raining very heavily

• It's a sunny day

• Animals are playing outside