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Figurative Language Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is a hyperbole?

a)

A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

b)

A hyperbole is a form of irony that involves saying the opposite of what is meant.

c)

A hyperbole is a type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

d)

A hyperbole is a type of metaphor that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

2.

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'Her smile is bright like the sun'?

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

simile

3.

Complete the metaphor: 'He is a shining ________.'

a)

moon

b)

star

c)

sun

d)

diamond

4.

What is a simile?

a)

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

b)

A simile is a form of irony that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

c)

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

d)

A simile is a type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.

5.

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse'?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

6.

Find the hyperbole:

a)

It was so hot outside.

b)

It was 1000 degrees today.

c)

It was so cold today.

d)

It was so cold it snowed today.

7.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

b)

A metaphor is a mathematical equation.

c)

A metaphor is a form of visual art.

d)

A metaphor is a type of poem.

8.

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: 'Life is a highway.'?

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

9.

Complete the simile: 'Her eyes sparkled like ________.'

a)

food

b)

a cat

c)

stars

d)

rocks

10.

What is an example of hyperbole?

a)

I'm so tired I could sleep for 5 hours.

b)

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

c)

I'm so hungry I could eat a burger.

d)

I'm so hungry I could eat a big sandwich.