Figures of Speech Quiz
Authored by Algene Mae Samson
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Philippines is like a nest
On which beautiful flowers rest
She is as full of love for me
As the wide wave-covered sea
She is like a cherished madness
For whom my thoughts are endless
She is as self-possessed as a matron.
Like an heiress of a great throne
She rules a kingdom of volcanoes
Wearing a crown of stars whenever she goes.
What figure of speech is line 1?
Alliteration
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Answer explanation
Line 1, "The Philippines is like a nest," uses "like" to compare the Philippines to a nest, indicating a simile. A simile directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', making 'simile' the correct answer.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Philippines is like a nest
On which beautiful flowers rest
She is as full of love for me
As the wide wave-covered sea
She is like a cherished madness
For whom my thoughts are endless
She is as self-possessed as a matron.
Like an heiress of a great throne
She rules a kingdom of volcanoes
Wearing a crown of stars whenever she goes.
What figure of speech is line 2?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Apostrophe
Answer explanation
Line 2, "On which beautiful flowers rest," attributes human-like qualities to the Philippines, suggesting it is a nurturing place. This is an example of personification, as it gives life to an inanimate concept.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Philippines is like a nest
On which beautiful flowers rest
She is as full of love for me
As the wide wave-covered sea
She is like a cherished madness
For whom my thoughts are endless
She is as self-possessed as a matron.
Like an heiress of a great throne
She rules a kingdom of volcanoes
Wearing a crown of stars whenever she goes.
What figure of speech is line 5?
Alliteration
Oxymoron
Simile
Personification
Answer explanation
Line 5 uses 'like' to compare the subject to 'cherished madness,' which is a clear indication of a simile. Similes directly compare two different things using 'like' or 'as,' making 'simile' the correct answer.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Philippines is like a nest
On which beautiful flowers rest
She is as full of love for me
As the wide wave-covered sea
She is like a cherished madness
For whom my thoughts are endless
She is as self-possessed as a matron.
Like an heiress of a great throne
She rules a kingdom of volcanoes
Wearing a crown of stars whenever she goes.
What figure of speech is line 8?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Paradox
Answer explanation
Line 8 uses 'like' to compare the subject to an heiress, which indicates a simile. Similes directly compare two different things using 'like' or 'as', making 'simile' the correct answer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Philippines is like a nest
On which beautiful flowers rest
She is as full of love for me
As the wide wave-covered sea
She is like a cherished madness
For whom my thoughts are endless
She is as self-possessed as a matron.
Like an heiress of a great throne
She rules a kingdom of volcanoes
Wearing a crown of stars whenever she goes.
What figure of speech is line 9?
Apostrophe
Irony
Metaphor
Personification
Answer explanation
Line 9, "She rules a kingdom of volcanoes," uses personification by attributing human qualities to the Philippines, depicting it as a ruler, which emphasizes its power and beauty.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Until our people, seeing, are become
Like the molave, firm, resilient, staunch
Rising on the hillside, unafraid
Strong in its own fibre, yes, like the molave!
What figure of speech is highlighted on Like The Molave by Rafael Zulueta Da Costa?
Apostrophe
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Answer explanation
The phrase 'like the molave' directly compares the people to the molave tree, indicating similarity. This is a clear example of a simile, which uses 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sun on the hill forgot to die
And the lilies revived, and the dragonfly
Came back to dream on the river
What figure of speech is there on Francisco B. Icasiano's poem Sonia?
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Apostrophe
Answer explanation
In Francisco B. Icasiano's poem, the phrase "The sun on the hill forgot to die" attributes human qualities to the sun, which is an example of personification. This figure of speech brings life to inanimate objects.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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