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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 7hrs 55mins

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Date
1.

Which sentence is an example of simile?

a)

You came in as a lump of clay, a blank canvas, a slab of marble.

b)

That's my word.

c)

When it's your turn in the chair, you stand at attention and forget about who you were when you walked through the door.

2.

What two things are being compared in the sentence " Sariyah is as cute as a puppy." ?

a)

cute and the puppy

b)

the sentence isnt comparing anything

c)

Sariyah and the puppy

3.

What is a simile ?

a)

figurative language that compares two like things

b)

figurative language that compares two unlike things using "as" or "like"

c)

comparison of people

4.

Which sentence is using simile ? Pick 2 if you can.

a)

When your barber is done, you'll feel like a million dollars.

b)

Ms. Dukes is as smart as Albert Einstein!

c)

When the barber is done you'll be a million dollars.

d)

Ms. Dukes is Albert Einstein!

5.

What two words help you identify simile in a text?

a)

"as" and "like"

b)

"because" and "why"

c)

"cause" and "effect"

6.

What is being compared in the sentence " Carlton was as brave as a lion." ?

a)

"brave" and "lion"

b)

Carlton and "brave"

c)

Carlton and a lion

d)

Nothing is being compared.

7.

" Don't just sit there like a bump on a long."

Is this a good example of simile?

a)

Yes, because it is comparing someone to a bump on a long using the work like.

b)

No, because it is not comparing anything in the sentence.

c)

Yes, because it is comparing something.

d)

No, because there's nothing the same in the sentence.

8.

Which sentence is an example of simile ?

a)

Mary is cool.

b)

Cameron is smart.

c)

Amir is ice.

d)

Amir is as cool like ice.

9.

Which sentence is an example of simile?

a)

The cat is small.

b)

Jahvonne is fast like a cheetah.

c)

The rose is pretty.

d)

Jahvonne is a cheetah.

10.

Which sentence is NOT an example of simile?

a)

Dominick is great!

b)

This pizza taste like Heaven!

c)

Angie is as quiet as a mouse.

d)

Faziol is smart as a whip!

11.

Her skin is as white as the snow.

a)

She has fair white skin.

b)

She has dark skin.

c)

She has tanned skin.

12.

The Shokpa's face is as old as hills.

a)

He looks ugly.

b)

He looks very old.

c)

He looks young.

13.

The Shokpa's body is as big as a mountain.

a)

He looks huge.

b)

He looks skinny.

c)

He looks old.

14.

The Shokpa's sound is as loud as a lion's roar.

a)

He is very nice.

b)

He is very quiet.

c)

He has a very loud voice/sound.

15.

The baby sleeps like a koala.

a)

The baby sleeps soundly.

b)

The baby sleeps noisily.

c)

The baby cannot sleep at all.

16.

My teeth are as sharp as the knives.

a)

I have blunt teeth.

b)

I have sharp teeth.

c)

All my teeth are not helpful.

17.

Her hands are as cold as the ice.

a)

They are very hot.

b)

They are very cold.

c)

They are warm.

18.

My Grandma is as old as the hills.

a)

My Grandma looks old.

b)

My Grandma looks funny.

c)

My Grandma looks young.

19.

Her hair is as black as coal.

a)

Her hair looks dark.

b)

Her hair looks brown.

c)

Her hair looks messy.

20.

The Shokpa's head is as solid as a rock.

a)

It is strong and heavy.

b)

It is wobbly.

c)

It is weak.

21.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
22.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
23.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
24.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
25.
After the ball was run over by the car, it was as flat as a pancake.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
26.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
27.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
28.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping. 
29.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
30.
How many examples of similes are in this passage?
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
31.
 Which sentence is a metaphor?
a)
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle.
b)
 All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines.
c)
 Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin!
d)
The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 
32.
The cooing baby was just as cute as a kitten! 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
33.
The toddler was running around as busy as a bee. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
34.
My children are my sunshine, and they can brighten any gloomy day. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
35.
My best friend is my rock. I can go to her with any questions or problems I have.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
36.
My dad is a clown, always joking around and acting goofier than anyone I know. 
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
37.

"The city was a jungle" is an example of what?

a)

alliteration

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

38.

Tick-tock is an example of what??

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

39.

What is alliteration?

a)

A sound word.

b)

The same beginning sound repeated.

c)

A comparison using like or as.

40.

Mason was as fast as a cheetah on wheels.

a)

idiom

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

simile

41.

"Try to think outside the box" is an example of what?

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

simile

c)

idiom

42.

"Bumble bees buzzed by the bus" is an example of what?

a)

alliteration

b)

idiom

c)

metaphor

43.

Everly's smile was the sun on dark days. What does this metaphor mean?

a)

Everly's smile made other people happy.

b)

Everly's smile would make the sun come out.

c)

Everly's smile dark.

44.

"It was raining cats and dogs" is an example of what?

a)

metaphor

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

idiom

45.

What does the idiom "Break a leg" mean?

a)

Break your leg.

b)

Legs can be broken.

c)

Good luck

46.

Metaphor

a)

Comparing

b)

Comparison using like or as

c)

Comparison not using like or as

47.

What does this mean?

When my grandma drives, she is a slow as a turtle.

a)

still beats everyone to her destination

b)

she is pretty quick

c)

she drives very slowly

48.

Sunny Sundays are super special.

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

a)

alliteration

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

49.

What does this idiom mean?

This test is a piece of cake.

a)

It tastes yummy.

b)

It is sweet.

c)

It is easy.

50.

Give me a hand is a ________. You can't take it literally.

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

51.

Simile or Metaphor:

My sister is an angel.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

52.

Determine the type of sentence.

It is raining cats and dogs outside.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

53.

Determine the type of sentence.

Mom is a real bear when she’s mad.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

54.

Determine the type of sentence.

My dad is as strong as an ox.

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

55.

Determine the type of sentence.

Don’t just sit there like a bump on a log!

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

56.

Determine the type of sentence.

This computer is a dinosaur.

a)

Simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

57.

What does the underlined phrase mean in this sentence?

It was a secret until John spilled the beans. Now everyone knows.

a)

To talk a lot

b)

To reveal a secret

c)

To pour the beans out of the bag

58.

What is the meaning of the underlined expression in this sentence.

Steven sings like a nightingale.

a)

Steven's singing is unpleasant.

b)

Steven is a nightingale.

c)

Steven sings beautifully.

59.

What is the meaning of the underlined expression in this sentence.

I was caught up in the heat of the moment. I apologize for yelling at you after you tipped my apple cart.

a)

Something that you plan happens

b)

To say or do something without thinking because you are very angry or excited.

c)

To be very hot

60.

Which figurative language compares 2 unlike things using like or as?

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

simile

61.

Which is an example of a simile?

a)

Your bedroom is a pigpen.

b)

Kim is never nervous. She is always as cool as a cucumber.

c)

Lily and Jasmine didn’t want to beat around the bush, so they just told us who broke the vase.

62.
When I woke up this morning, my house was as cold as ice.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Neither
63.
Everyone is like in such a bad mood today.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Neither
64.
Metaphors directly compare two objects without using like or as.
a)
true
b)
false
65.
Similes make comparisons between two unlike things using like or as.
a)
true
b)
false
66.

What word would BEST complete the simile: The speeding car was moving as fast as _______.

a)

a snail

b)

lightning

c)

a sloth

67.

"When Mrs. Turner announced that Paxton was awarded the lead in the play, Paxton was as thrilled as a person who just found out they won the lottery." -- What do you know about Paxton?

a)

She was really excited

b)

She was really upset

c)

She didn't care

68.

Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?: "Mrs. Tadlock is a great teacher. Her classroom is a calm, relaxing spa."

a)

"Mrs. Tadlock is a great teacher."

b)

"Her classroom is a calm, relaxing spa."

c)

No metaphor

69.

"My aunt's apartment in New York City is a closet. My mom says that if she had to live in that small space, she would go nuts." --- Which part of the previous sentences was a metaphor

a)

"she would go nuts"

b)

"My aun't apartment in New York City is a closet."

c)

No metaphor

70.

"Sometimes he is an angel, but other times my brother is a complete monster." ---This is an example of____________

a)

similes

b)

metaphors

c)

idioms

71.

Which sentence is a metaphor?

a)

Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle.

b)

All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines.

c)

The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time.

72.

He likes to toot his own horn. He is always telling us about his good grades and all of the awards he has won. He likes to toot his own horn really means...

a)

He talks loudly.

b)

He plays in a band.

c)

He brags all the time.

73.

I can do a cartwheel! It's a piece of cake! What does the idiom "Piece of cake" mean?

a)

it's easy

b)

it's challenging

c)

a happy feeling

74.

What is an idiom?

a)

A comparison not using like or as

b)

An exaggeration

c)

A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally

75.

I walked as slowly as I could to the detention room.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Neither

76.

Where is the simile in the following sentences?: "I would really like a bed like the one in that hotel. Sleeping in that bed is like sleeping on a cloud."

a)

No simile

b)

"I would really like a bed like the one in that hotel."

c)

"Sleeping in that bed is like sleeping on a cloud."

77.

Where is the simile in the following sentences?: "I like Mom's chocolate chip cookies better than the oatmeal raisin cookies she makes. Which do you like better?"

a)

No simile

b)

"I like Mom's chocolate chip cookies better than the oatmeal raisin cookies she makes. "

c)

"Which do you like better?"

78.

"Living with a two year old brother can be like riding a roller coaster." -- This is an example of ________

a)

a simile

b)

an idiom

c)

a metaphor

79.

This is going to cost me an arm and a leg!

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

80.

The classroom was a zoo.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

81.

Watching the show was like watching grass grow.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

82.

I like to eat apples and oranges.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Neither

83.

Baby, you're a firework.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Neither