Figurative Language Quiz for Grade 5

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He ran with lightning speed.

What does the word "antonym" mean?

• A word with the same meaning as another word

• A word with the opposite meaning of another word

• A word that sounds the same as another word

• A word that describes an action

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car was as fast as a cheetah.

• The snow was white like a blanket.

• The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.

What is the synonym of the word "happy"?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Tired

Which of the following words is a homograph?

• Read (to look at words) and read (past tense of read)

• Quickly and fast

• Big and large

• Hot and cold

In the sentence, "He was as brave as a lion," what does the simile suggest about the boy?

• He is very fast.

• He is very strong.

• He is very brave.

• He is very quiet.

If someone says, "The classroom was a zoo," what are they trying to say?

• The classroom had animals in it.

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

• The classroom was very clean.

• The classroom was empty.

Choose the best antonym for the word "ancient."

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique

In the sentence, "She has a heart of stone," what does the metaphor mean?

• She is very kind.

• She is very strong.

• She is very cold and unfeeling.

• She is very healthy.

Which pair of words are synonyms?

• Begin and start

• Hot and cold

• Tall and short

• Fast and slow