Figurative Language Meanings Quiz

What is the meaning of this figurative language?
The girl's hair was as soft as velvet.

• Her hair was hard and knotty.
• Her hair was extremely soft and smooth.

What does this figurative language mean?
He was a busy bee.

• He working quietly.
• He was working hard.

What does this figurative language mean?
The baby was fast as lightning.

• The baby crawls slowly.
• The baby moved around fast.

What does this figurative language mean?
The sun peeked out from under the clouds and smiled at me.

• The sun shined brightly.
• The clouds are covering the sun.

What does this figurative language mean?
Can you please lend me your ear.

• I can't hear you.
• I need to talk to you.

What does this figurative language mean?
I have worked all day and my bed is calling my name.

• I have lots of energy.
• I am so tired!

What does this figurative language mean?
It was raining cats and dogs this morning.

• It was raining very hard.
• Cats and dogs were all around me.

What does this figurative language mean?
The new student is sweet as pie!

• She is always rude.
• She is a great friend

What does this figurative language mean?
My family has a ton to do this weekend!

• My family has a very busy weekend.
• My family was a lot of heavy work to do.

What does this figurative language mean?
The thunder was loud as fireworks.

• The thunder was very loud.
• The thunder was quiet.