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Figurative Language

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 8hrs 21mins

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Class
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1.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The sun smiled at us through the clouds.

b)

The sun shined brightly.

c)

We felt the warmth of the sun on our shoulders.

d)

The pool felt good after feeling the sun all day.

2.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

Make sure you listen carefully.

b)

Be sure to listen to what your teacher is saying.

c)

You need to be all ears while your teacher is talking.

d)

If you don't listen, you will not know what is going on.

3.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

That tree would be perfect for a treehouse.

b)

The trees in our yard have been there for years.

c)

The trees danced in the wind.

d)

All the trees were cut down to clear the path.

4.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The wilted flowers were dying.

b)

The flowers were wilted.

c)

All the flowers needed to be watered.

d)

The flowers were begging for water.

5.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The ball rolled down the field.

b)

The ball streaked across the field like a meteor.

c)

The ball went into the goal.

d)

The player kicked the ball onto the sidelines.

6.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

That test was a piece of cake!

b)

The test was really easy.

c)

I missed school the day of the test.

d)

That test was really hard!

7.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

Don't start an argument with your brother.

b)

Please don't argue during dinner.

c)

Don't open that can of worms again!

d)

You two need to stop arguing.

8.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

Her hair was very healthy.

b)

She loved her long hair.

c)

Her blonde hair was like silk.

d)

Her hair was very long.

9.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

Your eyes sparkle like diamonds.

b)

You eyes are beautiful.

c)

Your eyes are watery.

d)

Your eyes look swollen.

10.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The waves were very rough because of the storm.

b)

The waves hit the beach angrily during the storm.

c)

The storm made the waves rough.

d)

The waves were so big during the storm.

11.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

He can't figure out how to do his work.

b)

He is having trouble with is work.

c)

He has a brain the size of a pea.

d)

He doesn't know how to do his work.

12.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

My dad is very strong.

b)

My dad lifts weights at the gym.

c)

My dad has big muscles.

d)

My dad can lift two tons!

13.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

I walked a long way to get here.

b)

That walk was really long.

c)

I'm so tired after that long walk.

d)

I walked a 100 miles to get here.

14.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The toast jumped out of the toaster.

b)

The toast will burn if you don't get it out of the toaster!

c)

The toaster light went off, so the toast is done.

d)

The toaster is really hot, be careful when you get the toast out!

15.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

He roars like a lion!

b)

He is way too loud.

c)

His screaming hurts my ears.

d)

He is too loud, and woke the baby.

16.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The newborn rabbits are so tiny!

b)

The newborn rabbits' fur was as white as snow.

c)

I love to cuddle with these newborn rabbits.

d)

The newborn rabbits will sleep most of the day.

17.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

She is always so busy.

b)

She is too busy to help us right now.

c)

She is always as busy as a bee.

d)

She is tired from being so busy all day.

18.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

That car cost too much money.

b)

That car cost an arm and a leg.

c)

That car was too expensive for me!

d)

I can't afford to buy that car!

19.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

He got very cold outside.

b)

He felt like a popsicle from being outside.

c)

His lips were so cold from being outside.

d)

Being outside made him shiver.

20.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The cactus was too sharp to touch.

b)

The cactus looked like a pincushion.

c)

The cactus had lots of sharp points.

d)

We were told not to touch the cactus.

21.

A saying that doesn't mean what it says is called a/an

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

e)

Metaphor

22.

These are exaggerated and dramatic. You are stretching the truth.

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

e)

Metaphor

23.

What two words do similes use to compare things?

a)

like, as

b)

were, are

c)

is, was

d)

a, the

24.

Similes

a)

compare two things

b)

stretch the truth

c)

are dramatic

d)

use was, were, is

25.

_____________ stretch the truth

a)

idioms

b)

hyperboles

c)

similes

d)

personification

e)

metaphor

26.

How would an idiom and a hyperbole be similar?

a)

they both don't mean exactly what they say

b)

they both compare 2 things

c)

they both stretch the truth and are dramatic

27.

Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Personification, and Hyperboles are all examples of

a)

mechanical language

b)

figurative language

c)

special language

d)

reading language

28.

Which sentence is an example of a hyperbole?

a)

My feet are very sore.

b)

I have more homework than you.

c)

I have a ton of homework.

d)

The sweet tea tastes fantastic!

29.

Which sentence is an example of personification?

a)

The cookies smelled like a delicious cake.

b)

The cookies smell delicious

c)

The delicious smell of the cookies walked into my room.

d)

The delicious cookies are a dream come true.

30.

The snow is a white blanket.

This sentence would be an example of

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

e)

simile

31.

She was as angry as a bear.

This sentence is an example of

a)

simile

b)

idiom

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

e)

personification

32.

Your mind is speaking to you about right and wrong.

This sentence is an example of

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

e)

idiom

33.

The coach's whistle screamed at us.

This sentence is an example of

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

e)

idiom

34.

It's so cold out, my eyelids are frozen shut!

This sentence would be an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

e)

simile

35.

He is a night owl.

This sentence would be an example of

a)

simile

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

hyperbole

e)

metaphor

36.

What is an idiom?

a)

a saying that compares two things using "like" or "as"

b)

an exaggerated saying that stretches the truth

c)

a saying that gives human characteristics to an object

d)

a saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says

e)

a saying that says 2 different things are the exact same thing

37.

What is a metaphor?

a)

an exaggerated phrase that stretches the truth

b)

a saying that says two different things are the exact same thing

c)

a saying that compares two things using "like" or "as"

d)

a saying that gives human characteristics to an object

e)

a saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says

38.

What is a hyperbole?

a)

an exaggerated saying that stretches the truth

b)

a saying that says two different things are the exact same thing

c)

a saying that gives human qualities to an object

d)

a saying that compares two things using "like" or "as"

e)

a saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says

39.

What is a simile?

a)

a saying that says two different things are the exact same thing

b)

an exaggerated saying that stretches the truth

c)

a saying that compares two things using "like" or "as"

d)

a saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says

e)

a saying that gives human qualities to an object

40.

What is personification?

a)

a saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says

b)

a saying that says two different things are the exact same thing

c)

a saying that gives human qualities to an object

d)

a saying that compares two things using "like" or "as"

e)

a saying that stretches the truth and is dramatic

41.

The stars winked in the night sky.

This sentence is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

e)

idiom

42.

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

a)

Her voice is music to my ears.

b)

She sings like an angel.

c)

Her singing voice is very pleasant.

d)

She has a beautiful voice.

43.

It's raining cats and dogs out there!

This sentence is an example of

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

e)

personification

44.

The wind whispered through the trees.

This sentence is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

e)

idiom

45.

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

a)

The night was as black as coal.

b)

The night was very dark.

c)

The darkness of the night was intimidating.

d)

It was a dark night.

46.

Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

a)

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

b)

I haven't eaten in a few hours.

c)

I need to have dinner soon.

d)

I'm looking forward to lunch.

47.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

a)

The wind whispered secrets to the trees.

b)

The wind was very strong yesterday.

c)

The trees are tall in the forest.

d)

The wind blew the leaves off the trees.

48.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The ocean was calm today.

b)

The waves whispered to the shore.

c)

There were many fish in the sea.

d)

The beach was crowded with people.

49.

The moon danced playfully in the night sky.

This sentence is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

e)

idiom

50.

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

a)

The sun is very bright today.

b)

The sun smiled down on us.

c)

It is a sunny day.

d)

The sun is hot.

51.

Time is a thief.

This sentence would be an example of

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

e)

simile