Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The sun smiled down on us.

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• I have a million things to do.

• The car engine roared to life.

• The waves crashed against the shore.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The raindrops kissed my cheeks.

• The mountain stood tall and proud.

• The fire crackled and popped.

• The book was as heavy as a brick.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things.

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

What is a hyperbole?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things.

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

What is personification?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things.

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a metaphor?

• The moon is a silver boat sailing through the night sky.

• Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.

• The wind howled through the trees.

• The raindrops fell like tears from heaven.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I've told you a million times to clean your room.

• The thunder rumbled in the distance.

• I'm as tired as a dog.

Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The clock ticked away the seconds.

• The mountain peak reached for the sky.

• The fire crackled and popped.

Choose the correct definition of a metaphor.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things.

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.