Figurative Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• Time is a thief.

• He has a heart of stone.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She swims like a fish.

• The snow is a white blanket.

• He is as strong as an ox.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

• The sun kissed the ocean.

• The car is very fast.

• She is a shining star.

• The book was on the table.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Choose the sentence that is literal, not figurative:

• The alarm clock screamed at me this morning.

• The cake was a piece of art.

• He ran fast.

• Her voice is music to my ears.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is hyperbole?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• Giving human characteristics to non-human objects

• A comparison without using "like" or "as"

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She cried a river of tears.

• The sun is a golden ball.

• The car complained as the key turned.

• He is as sneaky as a fox.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

• The fog crept in on little cat feet.

• The stars are sparkling diamonds in the night sky.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He is as busy as a bee.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

• The thunder roared in anger.

• She is the apple of my eye.

• The car is very old and tired.

• He is a night owl.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Whisper

• Beautiful

• Quickly

• Intelligence

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the onomatopoeic word in the following sentence:

'The bees buzzed as they flew from flower to flower.'

• Bees

• Flew

• Buzzed

• Flower

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5