Figurative Language and Symbolism Practice

Rosiny and Melissa were walking through the park when Rosiny said, "The wind whispered through the trees." Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• Rosiny said the stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Charlens thought her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Melissa believes time is a thief that steals our moments.

• Stevie ran faster than the wind.

Stevie was so hungry he exclaimed, "I could eat a horse!" What type of figurative language is being used in his statement?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Reiniero and Rosiny are discussing their favorite books. Reiniero mentions that he loves how authors use certain elements to represent deeper ideas or concepts. What is the primary purpose of this literary technique?

• To create a rhyme scheme

• To provide factual information

• To represent ideas or concepts

• To describe characters

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Reiniero's world is a stage.

• Dasha's eyes were like sparkling diamonds.

• The thunder grumbled like an old man.

• The classroom was a zoo.

Identify the figurative language in this sentence: "During the lunch break, Landis and Jenessie's classroom was a zoo."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of hyperbole?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• Fednaica has a million things to do today.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• He is as brave as a lion.

During a school play, Aloune and Melissa were discussing the themes of their performance. Aloune mentioned that the dove in their play symbolizes something important. What does a dove often symbolize in literature?

• War

• Peace

• Strength

• Wisdom

During a creative writing class, Reiniero wrote a sentence that uses personification. Which sentence did he write?

• The car roared to life.

• He is a shining star.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The mountain was a giant.

Charlens and Russi are in a play, and their teacher says, "The world is a stage, and we are merely players." What is the figurative language used in this sentence?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification