Similes, Metaphors, and Personification Quiz

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

• The stars are sparkling diamonds in the sky.

• The river danced through the valley.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The baby's smile was as bright as the sun.

Which sentence contains personification?

• The ocean roared as the storm approached.

• The blanket was as soft as a cloud.

• The boy ran as fast as a cheetah.

• The moon was a silver coin in the sky.

Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?

• She was as graceful as a swan.

• His words were music to my ears.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The cat purred loudly.

Identify the simile in the following sentences.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• The sky was a deep blue blanket.

• The old tree stood tall and strong.

Choose the sentence that contains a metaphor.

• The snow was like a fluffy white blanket.

• The trees waved at us in the breeze.

• The classroom was a zoo during lunchtime.

• The dog barked loudly.

Which sentence is NOT an example of personification?

• The sun peeked through the clouds.

• The leaves whispered in the wind.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The clock ticked angrily as time ran out.

Which of these is an example of a simile?

• The boy was a rocket on the track.

• The clouds were giant marshmallows.

• She was as busy as a bee.

• The thunder grumbled in the distance.

Which of the following best describes the sentence: 'The mountain stood tall and proud against the sky'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• None of the above

'The waves crashed angrily against the rocks.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• None of the above

'The raindrops tapped on my window like impatient fingers.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• None of the above