WorksheetsFigurative Language Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a simile?
An exaggeration or overstatement.
Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence.
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” It suggests a similarity between the two items.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is hyperbole?
An exaggeration or overstatement. Expresses emphasis and importance.
Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence.
Words that sound like what they are.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
An exaggeration or overstatement. Expresses emphasis and importance.
Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence.
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” It suggests a similarity between the two items.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is alliteration?
An exaggeration or overstatement. Expresses emphasis and importance.
Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence.
Words that sound like what they are.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is personification?
A combination of contradictory words. Something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory elements.
Words that sound like what they are. Words whose sound suggests its meaning.
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” It suggests a similarity between the two items.
To describe something as though it was a person. Giving human qualities to non-living ideas and things.
What is onomatopoeia?
A combination of contradictory words. Something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory elements.
Words that sound like what they are. Words whose sound suggests its meaning.
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” It suggests a similarity between the two items.
To describe something as though it was a person. Giving human qualities to non-living ideas and things.
What is an oxymoron?
A combination of contradictory words. Something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory elements.
Words that sound like what they are. Words whose sound suggests its meaning.
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” It suggests a similarity between the two items.
To describe something as though it was a person. Giving human qualities to non-living ideas and things.
What does the verbal irony in the text suggest? 'Someone had better turn on the heat,' Cindy said, sweat glistening on her face.
The temperature was too cool.
The temperature was too warm.
Which figure of speech is used in this text? "Liam's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
verbal irony
Which figure of speech is used in this text? "The brush grabbed at his legs in the dark until one knee of his jeans ripped."
Verbal irony
Personification
Simile
Alliteration
Which figure of speech is used in this text? "You've reached Henry Chapman's voice mail. Please leave a detailed message at the beep, and I will return your call at my earliest convenience."
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Which figurative language is used in this sentence?
"Then she pulled open the door with a mile-wide smile on her lips."
Which figurative language is used in this sentence?
"Agba could still feel the wind singing in his ears."
