Figurative Language - 7

What is a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"
• A statement that contradicts itself
• The repetition of consonant sounds
• An exaggerated statement

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The sun smiled down on us.
• She is as busy as a bee.
• The wind whispered through the trees.
• He is a shining star.

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "The classroom was a zoo"?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Which sentence uses personification?

• The stars danced in the sky.
• The car was as fast as lightning.
• He has a heart of gold.
• She ran like the wind.

What does the phrase "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" exemplify?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification

Identify the figurative language: "The leaves whispered secrets to each other."

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an idiom?

• Break the ice
• The thunder roared angrily
• As light as a feather
• Life is a journey

What type of figurative language is used when you say "Time flies"?

• Simile
• Idiom
• Metaphor
• Personification

Which sentence includes a hyperbole?

• I've told you a million times.
• The grass is green.
• She sings beautifully.
• It rains a lot in April.

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To confuse the reader
• To provide a literal meaning
• To create vivid imagery
• To make the text longer