WorksheetsFigurative Language Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
“He slipped between the graves like a shadow” (8).
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A direct descriptive comparison, describing something in terms of something else
Giving human qualities to a non-living thing
Exaggeration for dramatic effect
Which figurative language is present in the quote: "The waves danced"?
Personification
Simile
Alliteration
Imagery
Which figurative language uses exaggeration for dramatic effect?
Hyperbole
Allusion
Imagery
Onomatopoeia
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Silly Sam sipped his cider.
The waves danced.
This test is IMPOSSIBLE!
He’s a real George Washington!
What type of figurative language is used in the quote: "We hold several threads in our hands, and the odds are one will guide us to the truth"?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Allusion
Which figurative language is defined as "referring to another text, history, myth"?
Alliteration
Allusion
Imagery
Simile
Which figurative language is used in the quote: "The night was as dark as velvet" (24).
Simile
Allusion
Imagery
Metaphor
Which figurative language appeals to the five senses?
Imagery
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Which figurative language is present in the word "CLANG!"?
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Metaphor
Given the quote "float like a butterfly," which figurative language is being used, and how does it enhance the meaning of the sentence?
Simile; it creates a vivid comparison to describe movement gracefully.
Metaphor; it directly equates the subject to a butterfly.
Personification; it gives human qualities to a butterfly.
Simile; it exaggerates the lightness of the movement.
Analyze the quote "This test is IMPOSSIBLE!" and determine which figurative language is used and what effect it has on the reader.
Hyperbole; it emphasizes the difficulty of the test by exaggeration.
Metaphor; it compares the test to an impossible task.
Hyperbole; it uses "as" to compare the test to something impossible.
Allusion; it refers to a famous test.
Interpret the figurative meaning of "The waves danced" in context. What does this personification suggest about the waves?
The waves are moving energetically and gracefully, like dancers.
The waves are making a loud noise.
The waves are being compared to a feather.
The waves are being exaggerated for effect.
Given the quote "gloomy, rough, bitter, echoing, rancid," identify the figurative language and explain its purpose in writing.
Imagery; it appeals to the senses to create a vivid atmosphere.
Alliteration; it repeats initial sounds for effect.
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the description.
Simile; it compares the scene to something else.
Evaluate the quote "He’s a real George Washington!" What figurative language is used, and what does it imply about the person?
Allusion; it implies the person is honest or a leader, referencing George Washington.
Metaphor; it directly compares the person to George Washington.
Simile; it uses "like" or "as" to compare.
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the person's qualities.
Strategically analyze the use of alliteration in "Silly Sam sipped his cider." How does this figurative language affect the tone or mood of the sentence?
It creates a playful and rhythmic tone, making the sentence memorable.
It exaggerates Sam's actions.
It appeals to the sense of taste.
It compares Sam to something silly.
Interpret the metaphor in "We hold several threads in our hands, and the odds are one will guide us to the truth " (55). What is being compared, and what is the deeper meaning?
The threads represent choices or clues, suggesting that one will lead to the answer.
The threads are literal strings.
The threads are exaggerations of choices and clues.
The threads are sounds.
Given the quote "I was so lost that I suddenly understood why Theseus needed that ball of string in the labyrinth!", analyze the allusion and explain its effect on the reader’s understanding.
It references Greek mythology to emphasize the speaker’s confusion and need for guidance.
It exaggerates the speaker’s confusion.
It compares the speaker to a ball of string.
It appeals to the sense of touch.
Strategically interpret the use of onomatopoeia in "CLANG!" and explain how it contributes to the imagery of the scene.
It creates a vivid auditory image, helping the reader imagine the sound.
It exaggerates the noise.
It compares the sound to something else.
It gives human qualities to the sound.
Analyze the figurative meaning of the simile "as light as a feather" in context. What does this comparison suggest about the subject?
The subject is extremely light, emphasizing delicacy or ease.
The subject is exaggerated for effect.
The subject is being personified.
The subject is being referenced from history.
