Worksheetsrti lesson over figurative language
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A word that imitates a sound
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
A type of rhyme
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The wind whispered through the trees.
The classroom was a zoo.
She ran as fast as a cheetah.
The leaves danced in the wind.
What does the term "imagery" mean in literature?
The use of pictures in a book
Words that appeal to the senses
The main idea of a story
The order of events in a story
Which of the following is an example of literal language?
The sun smiled down on us.
The grass was green.
The clouds were cotton balls.
The thunder roared angrily.
What is a sound device commonly used in poetry?
Alliteration
Imagery
Metaphor
Simile
Which sentence contains a simile?
The stars were diamonds in the sky.
The rain fell softly on the roof.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
The wind howled through the night.
Read the sentence: "The leaves crunched under my feet." Which sense does this imagery appeal to?
Sight
Taste
Hearing
Smell
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
The bright blue sky
The bees buzzed in the garden
The mountain was tall
The river was cold
Which phrase is an example of figurative language?
The apple is red.
The car is fast.
The clouds are like cotton candy.
The book is on the table.
Which of the following best describes a metaphor?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
A word that imitates a sound
A repeated consonant sound
Read the sentence: "The thunder boomed loudly as the storm began." Which sound device is used in this sentence?
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Which sentence uses imagery to appeal to the sense of taste?
The sweet, juicy watermelon dripped down my chin.
The bright sun shone in the sky.
The birds chirped in the morning.
The grass felt soft under my feet.
Read the sentence: "Her voice was music to his ears." What type of figurative language is used?
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?
The dog barked at the mailman.
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
The sun was shining brightly.
The leaves fell from the tree.
Read the sentence: "The icy wind cut through my jacket." What sense does the imagery appeal to?
Sight
Touch
Taste
Smell
Which sentence best shows the author's use of figurative language to create a mood?
The room was dark and cold.
Shadows crept along the walls like silent cats.
The clock ticked on the wall.
The window was open.
Read the following sentence: "The snow was a white blanket covering the ground." What is the author's purpose in using this metaphor?
To show that the snow is cold
To describe the color of the snow
To help the reader imagine how the snow covers everything
To tell the reader it is winter
An author writes, "The leaves whispered secrets to the wind." What effect does this use of personification have on the reader?
It makes the leaves seem alive and mysterious.
It tells the reader the wind is strong.
It describes the color of the leaves.
It explains how leaves fall.
Read the sentence: "The fire crackled and popped as it burned." How does the author's use of sound devices help achieve a specific purpose?
It makes the fire seem dangerous.
It helps the reader hear and imagine the fire.
It tells the reader the fire is hot.
It explains how to build a fire.
A poem describes a river as "a silver ribbon winding through the valley." What is the effect of this imagery on the reader?
It helps the reader see the river as shiny and graceful.
It tells the reader the river is long.
It explains where the river goes.
It shows the river is dangerous.
