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Figurative language

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Like burnt-out torches by a sick man's bed.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

2.

When the stars threw down their spears, / And water'd heaven with their tears,

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

3.

I do not care to talk to you although / Your speech evokes a thousand sympathies,

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

4.

The sun was shining on the sea, / Shining with all his might

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

5.

The old clock down in the parlor / Like a sleepless mourner grieves,

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

6.

The leaves are little yellow fish / swimming in the river.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

7.

He would write, but his hours are as busy / As bees in the sun,

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

8.

Oh, never, if I live to a million, / Shall I feel such a grievous pain.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

9.

My brain is fire--my heart is lead! / Her soul is flint, and what am I?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

10.

And then my heart with pleasure fills, / And dances with the daffodils.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole