Figurative Language Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• He has a heart of stone.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the type of figurative language used here: "The classroom was a zoo."

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

What does the hyperbole in "I've told you a million times" emphasize?

• The speaker's frustration

• The exact number of times something was said

• The importance of listening

• The speaker's ability to count

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• She is lightning fast.

• The cake was calling my name.

• Both A and C

Match the figurative language to the example: "The thunder roared in anger."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the effect of using the simile "as busy as a bee" in a sentence?

• It suggests that someone is not working hard.

• It emphasizes the high level of activity or hard work.

• It makes the sentence more confusing.

• It describes someone's ability to fly.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• The silk dress whispered as she moved.

• The car complained as it struggled up the hill.

• The cookies smelled like a dream come true.

Identify the type of figurative language used here: "He's a night owl."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What does the metaphor "Time is a thief" suggest?

• Time is scary.

• Time steals your belongings.

• Time passes quickly and steals your moments.

• Time can be arrested.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using figurative language?

• To make the writing more interesting

• To convey emotions in a vivid way

• To provide exact, literal meanings

• To create vivid imagery