Figurative Language Practice

Which word is the best definition for a type of literature that typically has a rhythm and uses figurative language often?

• Poetry

• Prose

• Drama

Which of the following is NOT a metaphor?

• The sky is a smooth blue blanket.

• The dancer was a picture of grace as she moved.

• The computer was breaking after so much heavy use.

Which of the following uses the BEST example of alliteration.

• Sally took a sock from the counter.

• Jorge jumped on the top of the jack-o-lantern.

• Mary ate a piece of bread for snack.

• Tony timed his turtle on the tiny track.

Oh, how I love thee more than life itself!

• Hyperbole

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

When the stars threw down their spears, the heavens watered their tears

• hyperbole

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

The moon was a ghostly pirate ship tossed upon cloudy seas

• metaphor

• simile

Your voice feels like nails on a chalkboard

• simile

• metaphor

The leaves are little yellow fish swimming in the river.

• simile

• metaphor

The old clock in the parlor grieves as midnight approaches

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

Their sad waters, sad and chilly

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification