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WorksheetsUnderstanding Figures of Speech
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'
A simile is a type of metaphor.
A simile is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.
Give an example of a metaphor.
Life is a journey.
The world is a stage.
Time is a thief.
Her smile was a ray of sunshine.
What does personification mean?
Describing objects in a literal way
Giving animals the ability to speak
Using metaphors to compare two things
Personification means attributing human traits to non-human things.
Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'
I am so full I could burst.
I am not hungry at all.
I could eat a small snack.
I could eat a horse.
What is an example of alliteration?
Betty Botter bought some butter.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Silly Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?
Explain what an idiom is with an example.
An idiom is a type of punctuation; for example, a comma separates clauses.
An idiom is a synonym for a proverb; for example, 'a stitch in time saves nine' means to act promptly.
An idiom is a figurative expression; for example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.
An idiom is a literal expression; for example, 'to run fast' means to move quickly.
What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?
The purpose of using imagery in writing is to create vivid mental pictures and evoke emotions.
To limit the reader's imagination and interpretation.
To provide a summary of the text.
To confuse the reader and obscure meaning.
Define onomatopoeia and provide an example.
An example of onomatopoeia is 'buzz'.
whisper
echo
sizzle
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor is a direct comparison, while a simile is an exaggerated statement.
Both metaphor and simile are the same and can be used interchangeably.
A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile is an implicit comparison.
A metaphor is an implicit comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.
Give an example of an oxymoron.
deafening silence
jumbo shrimp
silent scream
bittersweet joy
