Quiz on Figurative Language

What is a simile?

• A statement that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'

• Attributing human characteristics to non-living objects

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• An exaggeration for emphasis

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• She sings like a bird.

• The boy was as brave as a lion.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• Time is money.

What does hyperbole mean?

• An exaggeration to emphasize a point

• Attributing human traits to animals

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of sound word

What is personification?

• An exaggeration for effect

• A sound that imitates an action

• A type of comparison

• Giving human traits to non-human things

Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?

• All hands on deck.

• The wind howled through the night.

• The classroom was buzzing with excitement.

• He is a real night owl.

What is onomatopoeia?

• Giving human traits to animals

• A type of exaggeration

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A word that imitates a sound

Which of the following is a characteristic of figurative language?

• It uses literal meanings only.

• It conveys complicated meanings.

• It avoids comparisons.

• It is only used in poetry.

What does the phrase 'heart of stone' represent?

• A person who is very kind

• A person who is unfeeling or cold

• A person who is very strong

• A person who is very emotional

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Literal language

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make writing boring

• To make sentences longer

• To convey complex ideas in a creative way

• To avoid using descriptive words