Figurative Language Pretest

Ben brought barrels of bait to Big Lake for bass fishing. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• idiom

Abdi ran the mile as quick as lightning. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• personification

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• simile

Her eyes were fireflies. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

• allusion

The teapot sang as the water boiled. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• personification

• idiom

I slept like a baby last night. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

Antonio ordered jumbo shrimp for dinner. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• oxymoron

• simile

• hyperbole

• idiom

Lois learned a valuable lesson leaning back in her chair during language arts class. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• idiom

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

You are asking for trouble; you're opening Pandora's box. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• alliteration

• allusion

I had a ton of homework last night. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

• personification

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• allusion

The pride and patriotism of the Twins baseball fans gleamed from their faces as the American Flag was carried onto the field. What type of figurative language is this?

• symbolism

• simile

• allusion

• idiom