Free Printable Figurative language

1.

What is an idiom?

a)

The use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader.

b)

An exaggeration.

c)

Two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently.

d)

A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning.

e)

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2.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things without using like and as

b)

Comparing two things in a text

c)

Comparing two unlike things using like and as

d)

None of the above

e)

I do not know

3.

What is a metaphor

a)

comparison using like or as

b)

direct comparison that states one thing is something else

c)

I do not know

4.

Define: Personification

a)

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

b)

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

c)

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

d)

I do not know

e)

exaggeration for effect

5.

Define: Hyperbole

a)

exaggeration for effect

b)

comparison of two or more things using “like”, “as”, “than”, or “resembles”

c)

I do not know

d)

a way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular place or group of people.

e)

comparison of two or more things not using “like” or “as”

6.

Define: Irony

a)

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

b)

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

c)

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

d)

writing that uses the five senses to create “pictures”

e)

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7.

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Onomatopoeia

e)

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8.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

I do not know

9.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

a)

visual imagery (sense of sight)

b)

simile

c)

No figurative language is used here.

d)

metaphor

e)

I do not know

10.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

e)

I do not know

11.

(1) This week had been a shipwreck! (2) Monday greeted with a slap on the face as my alarm clock screamed at me to get up. (3) I woke up feeling as ragged as a old pair of holey shoes. (4) I got on my bus feeling like I'd stepped through Platform 9 3/4 into a Hogwarts experience. (5) First of all, math landed an uppercut with a Job-sized problem that had no solution. (6) My mathematician teacher assured me that if I just used my head as something besides a hat rack, I'd find the answer. (7) Then I trudged to English feeling like something the cat dragged, and my friend Paige (8) accidentally gave me a glue stick instead of chapstick. I'm still not talking to her. (9) Although it took forever and a day to get here, Friday finally showed up with her famously fat smile on her face.

What TWO uses of figurative language are used here?

a)

pun

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

e)

I do not know

12.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.

What is the meaning of the ALLUSION in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.

a)

sense of smell

b)

sense of danger

c)

sense of wonder

d)

sense of pride

Figurative language

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 23mins

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