Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole--10 questions

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) The car was as fast as lightning. b) The sun is a golden ball in the sky. c) She is as pretty as a picture. d) The wind whispered through the trees.

• a

• d

• c

• b

What is the definition of a metaphor? a) A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. b) A figure of speech that exaggerates or overstates something for emphasis. c) A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

• b

• a

• d

• c

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky. b) The raindrops fell like diamonds from the sky. c) The wind howled through the night. d) He was a bright light in our lives.

• b

• a

• c

• d

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The mountain stood tall and proud. b) The waves crashed against the shore like thunder. c) The flowers danced in the gentle breeze. d) The fire roared and crackled.

• a. The mountain stood tall and proud.

• c. The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

• d. The fire roared and crackled.

• b

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) The book weighed a ton. b) The river flowed peacefully. c) The tree branches swayed in the wind. d) The clock ticked slowly.

• d. The clock ticked slowly.

• b. The river flowed peacefully.

• a

• c. The tree branches swayed in the wind.

Which of these is a metaphor?

a) The test was easier than I thought it would be.

b) She's got a heart of gold

c) A man avoided falling off the roof by clinging to the edge.

d) The sofa was in the corner and was waiting for the movers to arrive.

• d

• c

• b

• a

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver coin in the sky. b) The raindrops fell softly on the ground. c) The wind whispered through the trees. d) Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• d

• b. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• a. The sun is a yellow ball in the sky.

• c. The waves crashed angrily against the shore.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The mountain stood tall and majestic. b) The waves crashed against the shore like a symphony. c) The flowers bloomed in vibrant colors. d) The fire flickered and danced.

• b

• d. The fire flickered and danced.

• c. The flowers bloomed in vibrant colors.

• a. The mountain stood tall and majestic.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I've told you a million times. b) The bird chirped a sweet melody. c) The grass swayed gently in the breeze. d) The rain fell softly on the roof.

• d

• c

• a

• b

Which ones of these are a simile?

a) She was sick and her hands were cold.

• b) That pancake I ate tasted as light as a feather.

• c) He didn't get mad; instead, he stayed as cool as a cucumber.

• d) Forest Gump's mother told him that life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.

• a

• c

• d

• b