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WorksheetsFigurative Language Comprehension Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
You could hear a pin drop!
Nobody knew what to say.
It was completely silent.
Only one person could be heard.
Somebody dropped a pin.
What does the simile in the follow sentence suggest about the campfire?
It represents comfort and home.
It represents nature and wilderness.
It is like a tall building.
It is like the waves of the ocean.
What type of figurative language is found in the sentence below? In fact, she was so startled by our abrupt appearance, she screamed as if we were ghosts or Indians.
adage
proverb
simile
idiom
'He was as happy as a clam' is an example of which language technique?
metaphor
idiom
simile
alliteration
In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo," what does the metaphor suggest about the classroom?
It is a place where animals are kept.
It is very noisy and chaotic.
It is a large open space.
It is well-organized.
What is the effect of using the phrase "a needle in a haystack" to describe finding a small cafe in a bustling city?
It suggests the cafe is very common.
It implies that the cafe is extremely difficult to locate.
It indicates that the cafe is very large.
It means the cafe is not worth finding.
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "lightning danced across the sky"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Writing that is not meant to be take literally.
mood
oxymoron
figurative language
motif
The sushi chef who boasted about his mastery of eel preparation ended up slipping on a slimy eel, breaking his arm, and being unable to cook for weeks. (a)
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
idiom
If someone is described as having "a heart of gold," what does it mean?
They have a medical condition.
They are wealthy.
They are genuinely kind and caring.
They have won a gold medal.
Read the following excerpt and answer the question below: *"The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a golden glow that seemed to set the sky on fire. The trees whispered in the gentle breeze, their leaves rustling like soft applause."* What is the author's purpose in using the description "their leaves rustling like soft applause"?
To indicate that the trees were being damaged.
To create a visual image of the sunset.
To personify the trees and enhance the sensory experience of the scene.
To suggest that the day was coming to an end.
What is the following sentence an example of:
Two heads are better than one!
idiom
personification
hyperbole
simile
Figurative language
The use of words to create an image in the reader's mind.
Poetry written without a regular rhyme scheme, meter, or form.
The person telling the story.
Persuasion techniques.
What is figurative language?
strategies used to enhance a story's storyline, content, and theme
talking loudly
When shapes talk
When an animal talks
'Seven slithering snakes slid silently through the grass' is an example of which language technique?
assonance
pathetic fallacy
simile
sibilance
When you give human qualities to inanimate objects or things, this is a writer's method called ________________.
zoomorphism
personification
anthropomorphism
figurative language
When you give human qualities to an ANIMAL, this is a writer's method called ________________.
zoomorphism
personification
anthropomorphism
figurative language
A special type of personification, used only to describe the WEATHER or NATURAL PHENOMENA, is called a/an
pathetic fallacy
nature imagery
anthropomorphism
sensory detail
All of the feelings, images, and associations that the reader has around a single word are called ___________.
onomatopoeia
connotations
emotive language
sensory detail
Words which describe or create an emotion in us, such as 'laughter,' 'tears,' or 'sadness' are all examples of
onomatopoeia
connotations
emotive language
sensory detail
Words which describe or appeal to any one of the five SENSES, and help create a vivid experience in the reader's imagination, are called
onomatopoeia
connotations
emotive language
sensory detail
What is the effect of using hyperbole in a sentence?
A) To create a realistic image
B) To emphasize a point
C) To confuse the reader
D) To provide factual information
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
A) The wind whispered through the trees
B) Her smile was as bright as the sun
C) He is a shining star
D) The leaves danced in the wind
What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
A) To start a conversation in a social setting
B) To literally break ice
C) To end a relationship
D) To create a problem
In the sentence 'The thunder grumbled like an old man,' what type of figurative language is used?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
