Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two different things using the word "like" or "as."

• A statement that describes something as being the same as another thing.

• A metaphor that uses "like" or "as."

• A type of poem that uses rhyme.

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Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The sun is a golden ball.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He runs faster than the wind.

• The stars danced in the sky.

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In the example "Telephone wires hung like a musical score," what two things are being compared?

• Telephone wires and a musical score

• Telephone wires and a telephone pole

• A musical score and a song

• A telephone and a musical instrument

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What does the simile "Those faces, sour as vinegar" compare?

• Facial expressions to the taste of vinegar

• Vinegar to a sour fruit

• Faces to a sour fruit

• Vinegar to a sweet taste

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What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two different things without using "like" or "as"

• A statement of fact

• A type of rhyme

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• As brave as a lion

• She was my lute, by her I sang

• As busy as a bee

• He runs like the wind

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In the metaphor "Flowers of thought blossom while reading," what is being compared?

• Flowers to reading

• Thoughts to blossoming flowers

• Reading to drinking

• Courage to a liquid drink

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What is personification?

• Giving human traits to objects or ideas.

• Describing objects with animal traits.

• Giving objects the ability to speak.

• Making ideas visible.

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Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars are hiding now.

• The car is fast.

• The book is on the table.

• The sun is bright.

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In the phrase "trees that whisper," what human trait is given to the trees?

• The ability to grow.

• The ability to whisper.

• The ability to stand tall.

• The ability to change color.

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