Figurative Language Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a literal statement.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) Her eyes were like diamonds b) The wind whispered through the trees c) The sun smiled down on us

• c

• b

• d

• a

What is another term for personification?

• A figurative language

• Personification

• A type of art

• A type of sport

Which of the following is an example of personification? a) The stars danced in the sky b) The river flowed gently c) The book was interesting

• c

• b

• a

• The trees whispered secrets

What is hyperbole?

• A form of poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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

• A type of mathematical equation.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse b) The flowers bloomed beautifully c) The car zoomed down the road

• b

• c

• d

• a

True or False: Hyperbole is a type of exaggeration.

• True

• Hyperbole is a type of literal statement.

• Hyperbole is a type of understatement.

• False

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) The moon is a silver coin b) The waves crashed against the shore c) The cat meowed loudly

• d

• a

• b

• c

What is an example of a metaphor?

• Her eyes are emeralds

• Her eyes are rubies

• Her eyes are sapphires

• Her eyes are diamonds

What is an example of hyperbole?

• I've told you a million times.

• I've told you a gazillion times.

• I've told you a trillion times.

• I've told you a billion times.