Figurative Language Quiz for Grade 6

Give an example of hyperbole.

• 'I have a million things to do today.'

• 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• 'This bag weighs a ton.'

• 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a simile directly states one thing is another.

• A metaphor directly states one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• Both metaphor and simile are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• A metaphor is a type of simile that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that implies a similarity without using 'like' or 'as.'

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

• Buzz

• Whisper

• Shout

• Silence

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

• To provide factual information in a straightforward manner.

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

Give an example of personification.

• The angry storm pounded on the roof, describing the storm as having human emotions.

• The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.

• The car roared to life as it sped down the highway.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

Provide an example of a simile.

• 'She is as brave as a lion.'

• 'He runs like the wind.'

• 'Time is a thief.'

• 'The world is a stage.'

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that describes a sound without imitating it.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human entities.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A concise statement that expresses a general truth.