WorksheetsLiterary Devices Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
Words that appeal to the senses
imagery
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
Giving human characteristics to something non-human
imagery
hyperbole
alliteration
personification
Using like or as to compare two dissimilar things or ideas
imagery
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
Language that means exactly what is stated.
literal language
figurative language
personification
simile
When a word imitates the sound it represents.
hyperbole
alliteration
personification
onomatopoeia
The repetition of beginning sounds in words.
hyperbole
alliteration
onomatopoeia
personification
Extreme exaggeration.
Hyperbole
imagery
personification
simile
Which sentence contains personification?
The knife is as sharp as a razor.
His shoulders are boulders.
The wind whispered softly.
Which sentence uses a simile?
She is as cute as a puppy.
Life is a journey.
The owl hooted in the forest.
Which sentence does not have a metaphor?
The snow is a white blanket.
She is an early bird.
She is as slow as a snail.
Which sentence has hyperbole?
I am feeling a bit hungry.
I have two dogs as pets.
I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Which sentence uses personification?
The wind howled through the night, keeping me awake.
She drank a cup of tea to calm her nerves.
The book on the shelf is a classic novel.
Which sentence is not personification?
The thunder roared in the night.
The coach blew his whistle.
The fire alarm yelled at us.
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
Eamon is a walking dictionary.
The snowflake sparkled like a jewel.
The baby is as cute as a button.
Which sentence uses alliteration?
The dog chased the cat up the tree.
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
George ate a giant pizza.
What is onomatopoeia?
When a word is formed based on the sound associated with it
A comparison that uses like or as
When something is exaggerated to create an effect
Which situation is an example of irony?
A bear taking a picnic basket
A dentist with bad breath
An athlete that enjoys training regularly
Arav ate eight apple pies in the afternoon.
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
alliteration
The moon is a glowing pearl in the sky.
imagery
simile
personification
metaphor
“Ah, William, we’re weary of weather,’ said the sunflowers, shining with dew.”
imagery
irony
personification
metaphor
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
The stars danced in the sky.
The leaves whispered in the breeze.
He runs faster than the wind.
What literary device is used in the sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo'?
simile
personification
alliteration
metaphor
Which sentence contains a simile?
The thunder was a lion's roar.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
What is "Personification" commonly used for in literature?
Giving objects human characteristics
Describing sounds using words
Making inanimate objects move
Comparing two unlike things
Which term describes an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
How is a "Metaphor" different from a simile?
It uses like or as for comparison
It makes a direct comparison without using like or as
It exaggerates for effect
It repeats sounds
As cool as a cucumber is an example of ______________
metaphor
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
"Boom" is an example of _______________
alliteration
allusion
onomatopoeia
idiom
My friend's sister, Sharon, is a night owl. This is an example of ____________
metaphor
assonance
hyperbole
personification
The breeze whispered secrets to the trees. This is an example of _____________
allusion
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
I love you to the moon and back. This is an example of ____________
hyperbole
adage
simile
allusion
Explain the hyperbole in the sentence: I could eat a horse.
I love horses.
I can swallow a horse whole.
I am very hungry.
I love to eat horse meat.
Identify the figure of speech in the phrase:
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
repetition
Which sentence includes alliteration?
The tall trees towered over the tiny town.
The rain drummed softly on the roof.
She was as graceful as a swan.
Life is a rollercoaster.
Which sentence uses personification?
The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
The sun smiled down on us.
The grass was wet with morning dew.
She was as fast as a race car.
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
verbal
situational
dramatic
not ironic
It rained on a couple's wedding day.
irony
not irony, just unfortunate
What is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things?
personification
simile
metaphor
anthropomorphism
What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
To create a humorous tone
To give hints about what will happen later
To introduce new characters
To explain the background of the setting
