Figurative Language Quiz

Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor.

• A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor directly states the comparison.

• A metaphor uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a simile directly states the comparison.

• Both use "like" or "as" to compare.

• Neither uses "like" or "as" to compare.

What is an idiom?

• an expression that has acquired meaning that's different from it's literal translation.

• expressions that teach a lesson or give advice

• expressions that give a truth about human nature or the way people behave.

What is an adage?

• Old sayings that give advice.

• Expressions that express the way people behave.

• Expressions that are literal.

What is a proverb?

• Expressions that give a truth about human nature and the way we behave.

• Expressions that are different from their literal translation.

• Expressions that teach a lesson or give advice.

Which of the following is an idiom that means "to reveal a secret"?

• Break the ice

• Let the cat out of the bag

• Hit the books

• Under the weather

What does the adage "Better late than never" mean?

• It's okay to be late sometimes.

• It's better to do something late than not at all.

• Never be late.

• Being late is always bad.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "He was as quiet as a mouse."

• He was quiet.

• He was a mouse.

• He was as quiet as a mouse.

• He was mouse-like.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He runs like the wind.

• As light as a feather.

Use the idiom "piece of cake" in a sentence.

• Solving the puzzle was a piece of cake for her.

• She ate a piece of cake at the party.

• The cake was in pieces.

• He baked a piece of cake.

What does the proverb "The early bird catches the worm" mean?

• Birds eat worms.

• Being early gives you an advantage.

• Worms are easy to catch.

• Birds are always early.