Metaphors and Sounds Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The thunder roared loudly in the night.

• The classroom was a zoo during recess.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

• The clock ticked steadily.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the example of onomatopoeia in the following options:

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• The bacon sizzled in the pan.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

• The car honked loudly in traffic.

• The snow was a white blanket covering the ground.

• The rain pattered on the roof.

• The dog barked at the stranger.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Select the sentence that includes onomatopoeia:

• The sun was a golden ball in the sky.

• The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• The mountain was a giant sleeping.

• The river was a ribbon of silver.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The cat meowed softly.

• The world is a stage.

• The fire crackled in the fireplace.

• The clock chimed at midnight.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the onomatopoeia in the following options:

• The wind was a howling wolf.

• The popcorn popped in the microwave.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The garden was a sea of colors.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The phone rang loudly.

• The curtain of night fell upon the city.

• The water splashed in the pool.

• The bird chirped in the morning.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Select the example of onomatopoeia:

• The moon was a ghostly galleon.

• The snake hissed at the intruder.

• The clouds were cotton candy.

• The forest was a maze of trees.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The door creaked open.

• The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

• The rain drummed on the roof.

• The dog growled at the mailman.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the onomatopoeia in the following options:

• The stars were twinkling diamonds.

• The bacon crackled in the pan.

• The night was a dark blanket.

• The river was a winding snake.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5