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Understanding figurative language (March Experience #3)

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT an example of a simile?

a)

Her heart is like gold.

b)

He is as busy as a bee.

c)

Life is a rollercoaster.

d)

He runs like the wind.

2.

"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

3.

Which figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things?

a)

Similie

b)

Metaphor

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Onomatopoeia

4.
This school is an asylum.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
5.

"Nature is a beast" is an example of a...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

6.

What is a simile?

a)

A comparison of two unlike things.

b)

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

7.

"Homework is a breeze," is an example of which type of figurative language?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Oxymoron

8.

What type of figurtive language is this:

Her jacket is as soft as a sheeps wool.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

9.

"You sound like an elephant when you walk." This is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

10.

"Shaking like fall leaves on a tree, the student walked into the room." This is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

similie

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

11.

What is a Simile?

a)

It is a direct comparison between two things that does not use like or as.

b)

It is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common using the word “like” or “as”.

c)

A camparison

d)

A comparison of the same things.

12.

The sentences below are examples of Simile, EXCEPT.

a)

You are the apple of my eye.

b)

You are as sweet as sugar.

c)

Rhea is like a butterfly.

d)

Rey's t-shirt is as bright as gold.

13.

What is the meaning of this Metaphor?

"Time is Money."

a)

Time is not important.

b)

Time is expensive and valuable.

c)

Time is Gold.

14.

Identify the metaphor.

a)

Fruit is fuel for a healthy body.

b)

He was as tall as a skyscraper.

c)

He was as fast as a cheetah.

d)

The toddler was like a wild monkey.

15.

Which of the following is FALSE about metaphor?

a)

It conveys an idea or emotion more easily and better.

b)

It uses 'is' or 'was' and 'are' and 'were'.

c)

It makes a more imaginative description of something.

d)

It uses the words LIKE AND as.

16.

Complete the metaphor:

The class _____.

a)

was a zoo.

b)

was nearby.

c)

was noisy.

d)

was nice.

17.

You glow in my heart like the flames of uncounted candles.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Figurative

d)

Sentence

18.
Interpret Figurative Language

 Which of these phrases from the story gives human characteristics to something that is not human?
a)
tree branch tugged
b)
on an overgrown path
c)
glimpses of sparkling water
d)
made his way along the dusty trail 
19.
Interpret Figurative Language

Read this sentence from the story. 
The river was a liquid mirror of the sky. 
 This sentence means that the river— 
a)
reflected the sky. 
b)
was flowing swiftly.
c)
splashed toward the sky. 
d)
was sparkling in the sun.
20.
Interpret Figurative Language

The words “carpeted with moss” help show that the moss is — 
a)
alive
b)
soft
c)
clean
d)
green
21.

A simile is when you compare two things using (a)   or as.

22.

If there are repeating consonant sounds, then it is an...

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

23.

An extreme exaggeration is a...

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

none of the above

24.

An onomatopoeia is...

a)

an extreme exaggeration

b)

giving human qualities or characteristics to an animal, object, or idea

c)

a word that makes a sound; zip, meow, zonk, etc.

d)

none of the above

25.

Personification is when...

a)

you compare two things

b)

you give human qualities or characteristics to an animal, object, or idea

c)

you use an extreme exaggeration

d)

none of the above

26.

A phrase that has a different meaning than its literal meaning is called...

a)

an idiom

b)

an alliteration

c)

an onomatopoeia

d)

none of the above

27.

Poems are written in...

a)

sentences & paragraphs

b)

lines & stanzas

c)

none of the above

28.

Words that have similar sounds (usually at the end) are words that _____.

a)

repeat

b)

rhyme

29.

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis is called...

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

30.

Which of the following pairs of words rhyme?

a)

kept & would

b)

chair & care

c)

talk & know

d)

none of the above

31.

"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

32.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Pansy pranced playfully around the playground.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
33.

"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

34.

"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

35.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
36.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The runner ran like a cheetah in the race.
a)
metaphor
b)
oxymoron
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
37.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her long hair is an ocean of waves.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
38.
What type of figurative language is shown?
She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake.
a)
hyperbole
b)
oxymoron
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
39.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Tracy was really feeling down in the dumps.
a)
personification
b)
idiom
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
40.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
41.
What type of figurative language is shown?
I have told you a million times not to do that!
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
hyperbole
d)
oxymoron
42.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
43.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The thunder boomed in the storm.
a)
oxymoron
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
44.
The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing. 
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
45.

BAM! The door shut behind me.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

idiom

46.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month! 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
47.
She is as sweet as pie!
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
48.

My homework is so hard my brain is going to explode.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

oxymoron

d)

hyperbole

49.
The flames ate hungrily at the burning houses.
a)
idiom
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
50.
While working, write your wackiest words down.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
51.

Means extreme exaggeration

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

52.

Using human qualities or characteristics to describe non human things

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

53.

Using the same letter sound throughout the sentence

a)

alliteratioin

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

54.

Compares 2 unlike things saying one thing is another thing

a)

simile

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

55.

Using sound words

a)

alliteration

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

56.

What type of figurative language is this: This box is so heavy it weights a ton!

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

57.

What does this metaphor mean? Tim has a car, but it's a dinosaur.

a)

Tim loves the T-Rex

b)

Tim's car is really old

c)

Tim went to Jurassic Park

d)

Tim's car is small

58.

Kathy loves to capture bugs when she is outside. What word could you change bug to, and make more alliteration in the sentence?

a)

butterflies

b)

dogs

c)

catepillars

d)

lighting bugs

59.
Onomatopoeia is...
a)
An exaggerated statement
b)
A sound effect
c)
A comparison of two things using like or as
d)
The use of a word associated with a sound.
60.
Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
61.
Simile or Metaphor?
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
62.
Fall Fridays feel fantastic. 
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
63.
What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?
a)
Take-off!
b)
Pow!
c)
Blast!
d)
Fly
64.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of:
a)
Metaphor
b)
Alliteration
c)
Simile
d)
Personification
65.
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."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
66.

An exaggerated statement is a...

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

67.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came  through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
68.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
69.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
70.

"My backpack weighs a thousand pounds" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

71.

"The computer hit the floor with a loud CRASH" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

alleiteration

d)

onomatopeia

e)

personification

72.

"Princess Penelope was head over heels for Prince Patrick" is an example of...

a)

hyperbole

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

idiom

d)

personification

e)

metaphor

73.

"The actor got cold feet before he went on stage" is an example of...

a)

idiom

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

e)

simile

74.

"The roller coaster click, click, clicked its way up the track" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

hyperbole

75.

"I was in hot water with my parents because of my grades" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

76.

"The bar of soap was a slippery eel" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

hyperbole

e)

onomatopoeia

77.

"My mom is a big teddy bear" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

personification

e)

alliteration

78.

"Robby ran rings around the red raincoat" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

e)

personification

79.

"My sister sleeps like a log" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

80.

"The swimming pool called to the hot children" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

e)

onomatopoeia

81.

"She could hear the pitter patter of the rain on the roof" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

personification

82.

"The racecar screamed down the track" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

83.

"Bobby bought a bunch of bubble gum" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

e)

onomatopoeia

84.

"He was as slow as a turtle" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

e)

idiom

85.

"From space the Earth is a blue marble" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

e)

hyperbole

86.

"A phrase that has multiple meanings and is not meant to be taken literally" is the definition of

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

e)

personification

87.

"Giving non-human things human abilities and qualities" is the definition of...

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

personification

88.

"A repeating letter sound in a sentence or phrase" is the definition of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

alliteration

e)

hyperbole

89.

"An exaggeration to make something bigger, better, or more" is the definition of

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

e)

alliteration

90.

"Writing or reading the sound that something makes" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

idiom

91.

"The fireworks lit up the sky with a loud BANG" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

hyperbole

e)

onomatopoeia

92.

"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

93.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

She was white as a ghost

b)

Buzz

c)

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Peppers

d)

Break a leg

94.
What are words that imitate sounds?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
synonyms

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