Worksheetsfigures of speech
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 9mins
what figure of speech is this
she is as blind as a bat
simile
metaphor
oxymoron
alliteration
what figure of speech is this
it is a beautiful ugly gown you are wearing
oxymoron
alliteration
metaphor
personification
"The rich fields were the farmer’s treasure." is an example of...
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
Which of the following statement is a personification?
The leaves whisper their secrets to one another.
The sun is a ball of fire.
His lips were as white as vinegar when he broke her mom’s favorite vase.
The baby is as meek as a lamb.
She was so hungry she could eat a horse.
personification
metonymy
simile
hyperbole
Why do literary writers use figurative language?
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
To be grammatically correct.
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
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."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
Photography is one of my hobbies.
I own an expensive camera.
I like to visit art museums.
Photos of me are always really good.
The sun stretched its golden arms across the land.
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
Photography is one of my hobbies.
I own an expensive camera.
I like to visit art museums.
Photos of me are always really good.
Her eyes were darting torches. What figure of speech is used in the sentence?
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Which of the following is an example of Simile?
This bedroom is a prison.
Smile. Speak. Serve.
She sings like an angel.
The big dog dug a hole.
Which figure of speech is used in the sentence?
"Her hair is as shiny as ebony"
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Irony
Hyperbole is an exaggeration, usually with humor.
TRUE
FALSE
Simile is comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them.
FALSE
TRUE
Irony is a figure of speech with the use of LIKE or AS.
TRUE
FALSE
The wind whisper as it blows inside my ear.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
That kid is a tiger when she's angry.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
She forgot her homework four days in a row and felt as flaky as a snowstorm.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
