WorksheetsFigurative Language Quiz 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP.
allusion
assonance
alliteration
onomatopoeia
Ms. Miranda whispered, "Shhhhhh!" during the quiz.
alliteration
assonance
allusion
onomatopoeia
Beep, Beep! The driver honked. Beep is an example of which of the following:
assonance
onomotopoeia
irony
allusion
What is alliteration?
the repetition of the same sound at the start of words or phrases that are close together
the use of language to mean something different or opposite from the literal meaning, often used to create humor
the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together
an indirect reference to something, meant to call it to mind without mentioning it by name
What is assonance?
the repetition of the same sound at the starts of words or phrases that are close together
the use of language to mean something different or opposite from the literal meaning, often used to create humor
the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together
an indirect reference to something, meant to call it to mind without mentioning it by name
What is irony?
the repetition of the same sound at the start of words or phrases that are close together
the use of language to mean something different or opposite from the literal meaning, often used to create humor
the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together
an indirect reference to something, meant to call it to mind without mentioning it by name
What is allusion?
the repetition of the same sound at the start of words or phrases that are close together
the use of language to mean something different or opposite from the literal meaning, often used to create humor
the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together
an indirect reference to something, meant to call it to mind without mentioning it by name.
Which of these is alliteration?
There were several lazy lizards lying like lumps on the lawn!
The snakes were chasing the worms in the yard.
The butterflies were soaring in the breeze.
Carrots were growing underground.
Which of the following restaurant names is an example of alliteration?
McDonalds
Taco Bell
Red Robin
Burger King
"Hear the mellow wedding bells" is an example of which of the following:
alliteration
onomatopoeia
assonance
irony
"Try to light the fire" is an example of which of the following
alliteration
onomatopoeia
assonance
irony
"My brother is an Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!" is an example of which of the following:
alliteration
assonance
allusion
irony
"I know I'm playing Cupid, but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together" is an example of which of the following:
alliteration
assonance
allusion
irony
"A character steps out into a hurricane and says, "What nice weather we are having!" is an example of which of the following:
alliteration
assonance
allusion
irony
A man leaping out of the road to avoid being hit by a car, only to have a tree branch fall on top of him is an example of which of the following:
alliteration
assonance
allusion
irony
