Figures of Speech Quiz

What is a figure of speech?

• A literal expression

• A type of speech used in debates

• A word or phrase using figurative language

• A mathematical term

Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Definition

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The world is a stage

• Her eyes are like stars

• The wind whispered

• Time is money

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

• It exaggerates for effect

• It describes human qualities

• It compares two things directly

• It uses 'like' or 'as'

Identify the figure of speech: 'The snow is a white blanket.'

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

Which sentence is an example of personification?

• The stars are sparkling diamonds

• The car is a beast

• She is as brave as a lion

• The leaves danced in the wind

What figure of speech is used in: 'The car seat is a fluffy cloud'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following best describes personification?

• Exaggerating for effect

• Giving human traits to non-human things

• Direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'

• Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

What is the purpose of hyperbole?

• To compare two things

• To give human traits to objects

• To exaggerate for emphasis

• To use literal language

Which sentence uses hyperbole?

• The moon peeked out from the clouds

• The sun smiled down on us

• He runs like the wind

• I have a million things to do