WorksheetsPoetry
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Language employing one or more figure of speech
a)
analogy
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
figurative language
2.
a comparsion of two different things that are similar in some way, generally for the purpose of gaining a deeper understanding.
a)
figurative language
b)
analogy
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom
3.
intentional exaggeration to create an effect
a)
figurative language
b)
analogy
c)
idiom
d)
hyperbole
4.
the use of language to create vivid images that appeal to one of the senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
imagery
d)
personification
5.
an expression that cannot be understood from the literal meaning of the words in the expression, or, a regional speech or dialect
a)
idiom
b)
imagery
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
6.
a direct comparison of two different things
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
7.
a word formed from the imitation of natural sounds
a)
simile
b)
symbol (ism)
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
8.
endowing non-human objects or creatures with human qualities or characterisitics
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
personification
d)
simile
9.
a comparison of two things using "like" "as" or other specifically comparative words
a)
simile
b)
symbol
c)
figurative language
d)
analogy
10.
an object that is used to represent something else (the act of using)
a)
analogy
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
symbol (ism)
11.
Time flies by!
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
12.
I am as hungry as a bear!
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
13.
The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
14.
The wind whistled through the trees during the storm.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
idiom
15.
The sad student sat silently in the room.
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
idiom
d)
personification
16.
Love gives me wings!
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
17.
The rain ran down the road.
a)
alliteration
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
idiom
18.
BAM! The door shut behind me.
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
idiom
19.
The raindrops danced on the tabletop.
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
20.
That fat cat weighs a thousand pounds!
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
21.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month!
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
22.
The Cowboys quarterback can't come back this season.
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
23.
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
24.
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
25.
Fall Fridays feel fantastic.
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
26.
The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
27.
The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
28.
The drive to Disney World will last forever if I have to be stuck in the backseat with my pesky little sister.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
29.
5th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
30.
Trying to shop for gifts on Black Friday is like running with the bulls in Spain.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
31.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
32.
What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
a)
Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.
b)
Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.
c)
Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.
d)
After the game, a tornado hit.
33.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good.
d)
I like to visit art museums.
34.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
35.
"Plunk" is an example of what?
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
simile
36.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
37.
"I sang like a bird" is an example of what?
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
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