Figurative Language and Summarization Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile? *Clue: A simile compares two things using the words "like" or "as".*

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

What does the term "denotation" mean? *Clue: Think about what you find in a dictionary.*

• The emotional meaning of a word

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The sound a word makes

• The opposite meaning of a word

Which sentence contains an example of alliteration? *Clue: Alliteration is when words in a sentence start with the same sound or letter.*

• The thunder roared loudly.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The car zoomed down the street.

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? *Clue: Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like the noise it describes, like "buzz" or "sizzle".*

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The bacon sizzled in the pan.

• The mountain was a giant.

• She was as fast as a cheetah.

Which phrase is an idiom? *Clue: An idiom is a phrase that means something different from the words it uses.*

• The cat slept on the mat.

• It’s raining cats and dogs.

• The sun is hot.

• The dog barked loudly.

Which of the following best describes a metaphor? *Clue: A metaphor says something is something else to show a comparison, but does not use "like" or "as".*

• Comparing two things using "like" or "as"

• Giving human qualities to non-human things

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• An extreme exaggeration

Which sentence contains hyperbole? *Clue: Hyperbole is an exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.*

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The river was as cold as ice.

• The clock ticked loudly.

Which of the following is an example of personification? *Clue: Personification gives human actions or feelings to things that are not human.*

• The clouds were fluffy.

• The wind sang a gentle song.

• The mountain was tall.

• The water was cold.

What is the connotation of the word "home"? *Clue: Connotation is the feeling or idea a word makes you think of, not just its definition.*

• A place where someone lives (dictionary definition)

• A feeling of warmth, comfort, and family

• A type of building

• A synonym for house

Read the following sentence: "She was a rock during the storm." What does the metaphor mean? *Clue: Think about what it means to call someone a "rock" in a difficult time.*

• She was heavy.

• She was strong and dependable.

• She was outside in the storm.

• She was cold.