Figurative Language Practice

What is figurative language?

• Language that is meant to be taken literally

• A style of writing used only in poetry

• Language that uses figures of speech to create meaning beyond the literal

• Language that avoids comparisons

Which of the following is NOT an example of figurative language?

• "The sky is blue."

• "The stars danced in the night sky."

• "She is as brave as a lion."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

Metaphors use "like" or "as" to make comparisons.

• True
• False

Which sentence is written in literal language?

•  "The sun smiled down on us."

• "His words were music to my ears."

• "She ran five kilometres this morning."

• "The river roared angrily after the storm."

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To make writing less clear

• To add creativity and depth to writing

• To make writing sound more complex

• To follow strict grammar rules

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• "The cake was as sweet as honey."

• "Boom! The fireworks exploded."

• "He was a rock, unmovable in his decision."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

What does it mean when someone says, "I have butterflies in my stomach"?

• They literally have insects inside them

• They are feeling nervous

• They are excited about nature

• They are full from eating too much food

A simile is different from a metaphor because:

• It uses "like" or "as" to compare two things

• It is a type of symbolism

• It does not compare two things

• It directly states that one thing is another

Which of these is an example of literal language?

• "The grass is green."

• "She is a shining star."

• "The wind howled through the night."

• "Time is a thief."

If a sentence says, "She was drowning in a sea of grief," what does it mean?

• She was watching the ocean

• She was learning how to swim

• She was literally underwater

• She was feeling overwhelmed by sadness