Figurative Language and Literary Devices

Which of the following is a comparison using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

Which literary device gives human traits to non-human things?

• Personification

• Symbolism

• Repetition

• Tone & Mood

What is the term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Idiom

• Irony

What does the phrase "Life is like an onion" suggest?

• Life is sweet

• Life has many layers

• Life is colorful

• Life is simple

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A comparison using "and" or "but"

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

• A statement of fact

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Her eyes were like stars

• Her eyes were glistening jewels

• Her eyes were as bright as diamonds

• Her eyes shone like the sun

What is the term for words that imitate sounds?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Happy

• Eek

• Bright

• Tall

What does the word "creak" represent in terms of sound?

• A loud explosion

• A door opening slowly

• A bird singing

• A car honking

What does the idiom "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?

• It is literally raining animals

• It is raining very heavily

• It is a sunny day

• It is snowing