Figurative Language Quiz

What is a simile?

• An extreme exaggeration

• Giving human traits to non-human objects

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A statement that one thing is another

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The world is a stage

• He is a rock

• The stars winked at me

• Her heart is like gold

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

• A metaphor is an extreme exaggeration

• A metaphor gives human traits to objects

• A metaphor states one thing is another

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• He eats like a pig

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse

• You are my sunshine

• The car danced across the road

What is personification?

• Giving human traits to non-human objects

• A statement that one thing is another

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• An extreme exaggeration

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The world is a stage

• The angry clouds marched across the sky

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse

• He is as fast as a cheetah

What is hyperbole?

• An extreme exaggeration

• Giving human traits to non-human objects

• A statement that one thing is another

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

• Her heart is like gold

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse

• He is a pig

• The stars winked at me

What is the main purpose of using figurative language?

• To use more complex words

• To confuse the reader

• To paint a vivid picture and convey deeper meanings

• To make sentences longer

How can context clues help in understanding figurative language?

• By helping to infer the intended meaning

• By offering direct translations

• By providing synonyms

• By simplifying the language