Figures of Speech (Simile, Metaphor, & Personification

Which words are typically used in a simile to make a comparison?

• "Like" or "as"

• "Than" or "with"

• "Of" or "about"

• "For" or "against"

True or False: A metaphor directly compares two things without using "like" or as.

• True

• False

Which figure of speech is used in this sentence: "The stars were like diamonds in the sky"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the sentence, "Her smile is the sun that lights up my day," which figure of speech is present?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

What figure of speech is being used in this sentence: "The wind whispered softly through the trees"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Irony

What figure of speech is used in this sentence: "Time is a thief"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the sentence, "The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up," which figure of speech is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• He is a walking dictionary.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• She is as sweet as honey.

• He was faster than lightning.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Her smile is the sun.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• Time flies.

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• He ran as fast as the wind.

• My mother is a pillar of strength.

• The stars twinkled like little lights.

• The dog barked loudly.