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Figurative Language / Best Standards

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Juan runs like the wind. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

2.

2. Ron has a chip on his shoulder. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

3.

3. This package weighs a ton. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

4.

4. I’m so hungry, that I could eat a horse. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

5.

5. Jennifer’s problem was as big as a mountain. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

6.

6. Marco is a genius. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

A. Simile

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Hyperbole

d)

D. Idiom

7.

7. Juan is an Einstein. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

8.

Petunia picked a peculiar paperweight. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

9.

Bam! Henry dropped the glass. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

10.

It began raining cats and dogs. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

11.

The puppy danced with joy. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

12.

The fire swallowed all of the logs. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

13.

Bennie is a shining star. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

14.

The calm lake was a mirror. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

15.

Susan is as brave as a lion. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

16.

The answer was as clear as mud. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

17.

Donna sang like an angel. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

18.

I told you a million times to clean your room. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

19.

The car went faster than the speed of light. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

20.

Harry was sent on a wild goose chase. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

21.

The committee decided to call it a day. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

22.

The company never cuts corners. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

23.

Larry loves lollypops. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

24.

The old car coughed to a stop. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

25.

The chocolate cake was calling Gina’s name. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

26.

The wind screamed during the night. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

27.

Bacon sizzled on the grill. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

28.

My uncle is a Scrooge. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

29.

The hen clucked in delight. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

30.

Hank laughed at the crazy, chaotic cat. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

31.

Tom jumped like a kangaroo. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

32.

My grandmother is older than the hills. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

33.

If I lose my cell phone, I will die. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

34.

Tanya’s eyes were ice when she looked at Brenda. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

35.

Esperanza’s brain was a computer. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

36.

Heidi’s hair was a golden river. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

37.

Since she was grounded, Tina’s house was a prison. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

38.

The car was a furnace in the August heat. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

39.

Brian was as angry as a bear. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

40.

Hilda roared like a lion. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

41.

The classroom was a zoo. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

42.

The driver was a road hog. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

43.

After dinner, Dina washed the disgusting, dirty dishes. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Personification

44.

The moon played hide and seek with the clouds. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

45.

The flowers were begging for water. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

46.

The leaves waved in the breeze. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

47.

Candi felt as sick as a dog. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

48.

Karen walked as slow as molasses. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

49.

The duck in the pond quacked very loudly. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Allusion

c)

Personification

d)

Onomatopoeia

50.

Clean out the clutter of chaos in your closet. Which figurative language device is being used here?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia