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Figurative Language

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is alliteration

a)

Big Exaggeration

b)

Giving something human qualities

c)

The repetition of consonant sounds

2.

What is an idiom

a)

A form of "Word Play" in which the word has a double meaning.

b)

A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said

c)

Comparing two unlike things

3.

What is a Simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

b)

Comparing two things NOT using like or as

c)

A saying with a little bit of wisdom

4.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

When two words are put together that contradict one another.

b)

Naming a thing or action by imitating the sound associated with it.

c)

Big exaggeration

5.

What is a hyperbole?

a)

Big exaggeration

b)

Comparing two unlike things

c)

A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said.

6.

What is personification?

a)

The repetition of usually consonant sounds.

b)

giving something human qualities

c)

Big exaggeration

7.

What is a metaphor?

a)

Using like or as to compare two unlike things

b)

Comparing two things NOT using like or as

c)

A form of word play in which the word has a double meaning.

8.

What is an oxymoron?

a)

A form of "word Play" in which the word has double meaning.

b)

A saying with a little bit of wisdom is given

c)

When two words are put together that contradict one another.

9.
"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
simile and personification
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
10.
"Time flies by!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
11.
The wind whistled through the trees during the storm. 
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
idiom
12.
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
13.

A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

14.
"The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
15.
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."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
16.
What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"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.
17.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"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. 
18.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"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.
19.
"Just like a moth drawn to a flame
Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain."
Is an example of...
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
alliteration
d)
imagery
20.
"My heart's a stereo." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Alliteration
21.
"The stars will cry." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia
22.
Dawn is like a seed
that will grow into daylight.
This is an example of: 
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
23.
The snow is a white blanket.
This is an example of: 
a)
personification 
b)
metaphor 
c)
simile
24.
Kisses are the flowers of affection.
This is an example of: 
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
25.

“Tick, tock.” ― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

allusion

26.

”A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open”.-Frank Zappa

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

alliteration

27.

“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.” - Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People

a)

hyperbole

b)

allusion

c)

personification

d)

idiom

28.

“It's a piece of cake.”

a)

hyperbole

b)

idiom

c)

allusion

d)

simile

29.

“Conscience is a man’s compass.” - Vincent Van Gogh

a)

simile

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

idiom

30.

“ It’s raining cats and dogs.”

a)

personification

b)

idiom

c)

alliteration

d)

allusion

31.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using as, like, or than

b)

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

c)

Words that sound like their meaning

d)

A comparison between two things not using like or as

32.

Alliteration is...

a)

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

b)

a comparison using like or as

c)

repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

d)

Words that sound like their meaning

33.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

Words that sound like what they mean

b)

an exaggerated statement

c)

a comparison using like, as, or than

d)

an expression not meant to be taken literally (ex. On cloud 9, raining cats and dogs)

34.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
35.
The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile 
d)
Personification
36.
The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of 
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
The 4th of July
d)
All of the above
37.
What is an example of an alliteration?
a)
The vase flew off of the shelf. 
b)
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
c)
The plant liked to fly.
d)
I like to eat pie
38.
He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)
a)
Simile
b)
Dessert
c)
Metaphor
d)
None of the above
39.
He was a car speeding through the streets is an example of...
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Alliteration

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