WorksheetsEng. 3 Exam Review -- Figurative Language
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
An over-exaggeration
A comparison inferred without using "like" or "as"
Repetition of sounds
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
"The stars were diamonds in the sky"
"Her smile was like sunshine"
"The wind whispered through the trees"
"Time is a thief"
What does hyperbole mean?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
An over-exaggeration
Repetition of sounds
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
Which sentence best illustrates the use of sensory details?
"The sun smiled down on us warmly"
"The clock ticked loudly in the silent room"
"The rich, velvety chocolate melted on her tongue"
"Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers"
What is alliteration?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
An over-exaggeration
Repetition of the same sounds at the start of each word
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
Which sentence is an example of personification?
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees"
"The sun was a golden coin in the sky"
"The river was a ribbon of silver"
"The cake was as sweet as honey"
What does diction refer to in literature?
The repetition of sounds
The kinds of words an author uses
A comparison using "like" or "as"
An over-exaggeration
How does an author convey tone (how they feel about the subject/story) in their writing?
Through the use of punctuation and grammar
By the choice of words (diction)
With the length of sentences
By the number of characters in the story
What is the mood in a story or poem?
The feeling the reader gets from the author’s word choices (diction)
The way the author feels about the subject or story
The "main idea" of a story
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a stanza in poetry?
A single row of words in a poem
A group of lines in a poem arranged together as a unit
The repetition of sounds
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a line in poetry?
A group of lines in a poem arranged together as a unit
A single row of words in a poem that ends for a specific reason
The repetition of sounds
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Which sentence below is an example of alliteration?
"The sun lowered over the ocean"
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"
"The wind blew through the trees"
"Her eyes sparkled like diamonds"
What is the purpose of imagery in literature?
To compare two things using "like" or "as"
To paint a picture with all the senses
To exaggerate a statement
To repeat sounds
Which of the following is NOT an example of figurative language?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Stanza
Which of the following is an example of a figurative language?
Alliteration
Evidence
Stanza
Narration
What does personification involve?
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
An over-exaggeration
Repetition of sounds
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Her eyes were like stars.
Time is a thief.
He ran as fast as a cheetah.
As cool as a cucumber is an example of ______________
metaphor
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
My friend's sister, Sharon, is a night owl. This is an example of ____________
metaphor
assonance
hyperbole
personification
I love you to the moon and back. This is an example of ____________
hyperbole
adage
simile
allusion
