Figurative Language Quiz

What is the primary focus of this lesson on figurative language?

• Applying figurative language in poetry and fiction

• Learning about personification

• Exploring idioms and adages

• Understanding similes and metaphors

In the passage, what activity are Henry and Macy preparing for?

• Cycling

• Running a marathon

• Rock climbing

• Swimming

Which of the following words from the passage is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Click

• Nervously

• Skyscraper

• Menacing

What does the onomatopoeia 'whoosh' in the passage help the reader visualize?

• The speed of the wind

• The color of Macy's shoes

• The texture of the rock

• The height of the rock wall

Which simile describes Macy's excitement in the passage?

• As excited as a little kid on Christmas

• As strong as an ox

• As tall as a skyscraper

• As fast as a cheetah

What is the purpose of the simile comparing the rock wall to a skyscraper?

• To show the wall's color

• To describe the wall's texture

• To illustrate the wall's height

• To indicate the wall's age

What does the simile 'racing up the wall like a monkey' suggest about Macy's climbing?

• She is climbing cautiously

• She is climbing with difficulty

• She is climbing with ease

• She is climbing slowly

What does the metaphor 'her muscles were jelly' imply about Macy?

• She is very happy

• She is very hungry

• She is very tired

• She is very strong

Which statement is an example of hyperbole in the passage?

• Her shoes were lime green

• She felt she could sleep for a week

• The wind was whistling

• The wall towered over her

Why does the author use hyperbole when describing Macy's tiredness?

• To show she is lazy

• To emphasize her exhaustion

• To indicate she is bored

• To suggest she is dreaming