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WorksheetsInterpret Figures of Speech
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the allusion in this text suggest?
The swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory, defeating his opponent while incurring mortal wounds of his own.
The victory came at a great cost.
The victory was unexpected.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Trudy submitted her suggestions to Jim; now the ball is in his court.
Jim needs to act next.
Jim feels like playing or relaxing, not working.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
In such an unfamiliar environment, Eric was a fish out of water.
Eric didn't have any friends.
Eric felt out of place.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
In September 2013, President Obama stated that he was on the fence about ordering a military strike against Syria.
The president was undecided about the military strike.
The president was firmly against the military strike.
What does the simile in this text suggest?
At an annual festival in Turkey, whirling dervishes practice a tradition of spinning like tops to commemorate the teachings of one of their spiritual leaders.
The dancers play with toys.
The dancers rotate rapidly.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam.
The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers .
The botanical garden is noisy and crowded.
What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
Conscience is a man's compass.
Your conscience can lead you around in circles.
Your conscience guides you to act the right way.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"It was my good luck to have to study for a test while all my friends went to the water park," Carter remarked.
Carter wanted time to catch up on his responsibilities.
Carter was upset about staying home.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand.
~Keane, "Somewhere Only We Know"
The singer is in a strange and frightening place.
The singer has walked the path many times.
What does the personification in this text suggest?
The trawler plunged into the angry swells of the dark, furious sea.
The sea was deep in color.
The sea was fierce.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"That fits you well," Warren remarked after Vivian's cap fell over her eyes for the tenth time,
The cap was too big.
The cap was a good fit.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
According to Mr. Manning's kids, his snoring is as quiet as a jackhammer.
The snoring occurs in bursts.
The snoring is loud.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"Someone had better turn on the heat," Shelley said, sweat glistening on her face.
The temperature was too warm.
The temperature was too cool.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"This salsa could use a little more spice," Zane said as he gulped down the water and wiped tears from his eyes.
The salsa triggered Zane's allergies.
The salsa was too spicy.
What does the simile in this text suggest?
"You're as cold as ice; you're willing to sacrifice our love.
~Foreigner, "Cold as Ice"
The song is about someone who is guilty.
The song is about someone who doesn't care.
The song is about someone who is freezing.
What does the personification in this text suggest?
Tanner tried to ignore his unfinished essay, but it glared at him from across the room.
Tanner thought he was being watched.
It bothered Tanner that the essay wasn't finished.
The essay was printed in large type.
What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
He reads incessantly; new ideas are food for his mind.
He is stimulated by new ideas.
He often reads about food and cooking.
He is never satisfied with what he reads.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
He looked about as inconspicuous as a tarantula on a slice of angel food cake.
He was well fed.
He was well hidden.
He stood out.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Mr. and Mrs. Gomez usually see eye to eye, but not when it comes to the controversial mayoral race.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomez look each other in the eye.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomez are not politically active.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomez usually agree.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
For many runners who prefer running barefoot but still want some support and protection, minimalist shoes are the best thing since sliced bread.
The shoes are comfortable and flexible.
The shoes are a fabulous invention.
The shoes are as soft as freshly baked bread.
