WorksheetsFigurative Language / Best Standards
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
1. Juan runs like the wind. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
2. Ron has a chip on his shoulder. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
3. This package weighs a ton. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
4. I’m so hungry, that I could eat a horse. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
5. Jennifer’s problem was as big as a mountain. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
6. Marco is a genius. Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
7. Juan is an Einstein. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Petunia picked a peculiar paperweight. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Bam! Henry dropped the glass. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
It began raining cats and dogs. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The puppy danced with joy. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The fire swallowed all of the logs. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Bennie is a shining star. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The calm lake was a mirror. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Susan is as brave as a lion. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The answer was as clear as mud. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Donna sang like an angel. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
I told you a million times to clean your room. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The car went faster than the speed of light. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Harry was sent on a wild goose chase. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The committee decided to call it a day. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The company never cuts corners. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Larry loves lollypops. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The old car coughed to a stop. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The chocolate cake was calling Gina’s name. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The wind screamed during the night. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Bacon sizzled on the grill. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
My uncle is a Scrooge. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The hen clucked in delight. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Hank laughed at the crazy, chaotic cat. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Tom jumped like a kangaroo. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
My grandmother is older than the hills. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
If I lose my cell phone, I will die. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Tanya’s eyes were ice when she looked at Brenda. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Esperanza’s brain was a computer. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Heidi’s hair was a golden river. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Since she was grounded, Tina’s house was a prison. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The car was a furnace in the August heat. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Brian was as angry as a bear. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Hilda roared like a lion. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The classroom was a zoo. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The driver was a road hog. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
After dinner, Dina washed the disgusting, dirty dishes. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Personification
The moon played hide and seek with the clouds. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The flowers were begging for water. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
The leaves waved in the breeze. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Candi felt as sick as a dog. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Karen walked as slow as molasses. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
The duck in the pond quacked very loudly. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Allusion
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Clean out the clutter of chaos in your closet. Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
