Figurative Language Quiz for Grade 6

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The thunder roared angrily in the sky.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences.

• The classroom was a zoo during recess.

• The rain tapped gently on the window.

• The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.

• The car engine hummed smoothly.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence is an example of personification?

• The lightning was a bright flash in the night.

• The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze.

• The cat purred contentedly.

• The river was as calm as a sleeping baby.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Choose the sentence that uses alliteration.

• The bees buzzed busily in the garden.

• The sun was a golden ball in the sky.

• The waves crashed against the rocks.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences contains onomatopoeia?

• The clock ticked steadily in the quiet room.

• The mountain stood tall and proud.

• The child was as quiet as a mouse.

• The night was dark and full of mystery.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the simile in the following sentences.

• The snow was a white blanket covering the ground.

• The wind howled like a wolf in the night.

• The stars were scattered across the sky.

• The fire crackled warmly in the hearth.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves rustled like paper in the wind.

• The world is a stage, and we are merely players.

• The cat's fur was as soft as silk.

• The rain fell in sheets.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Choose the sentence that demonstrates personification.

• The sun smiled down on the happy children.

• The river was as clear as glass.

• The car zoomed down the highway.

• The cake was a mountain of sweetness.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?

• The gentle giant gave a great grin.

• The moon was a silver coin in the sky.

• The rain drummed on the roof.

• The cat slept soundly.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the sentence with onomatopoeia.

• The fire roared in the fireplace.

• The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• The wind was a whisper in the night.

• The clock chimed at midnight.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5