Figurative Language Assessment

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"The snake, slowly silently, slithered towards its prey" is an example of:

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Alliteration
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia

The words "bang", "whoosh", and "bark" are examples of:

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia

"Her hair is like gold" and "strong as an ox" are examples of:

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Alliteration

"The cruel wind tore off the roof of the house" is an example of:

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia

The students were like ants crowded around the pizza box.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia

The sign read, "Mr. Fox's Fantastic, Fabulous Fourth Graders!"

• Alliteration
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Simile

I'd rather take a bath with man eating sharks than do my homework!

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia

Georgia's face is a blooming flower when she is painting.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia