Figurative Language Test

Match the example with the correct type of figurative language.

• I'll let you win, when pigs fly.

• Metaphor

• I haven't seen you in forever.

• Personification

• I am a machine.

• Hyperbole

• He has a brain like a computer.

• Symbol

• The ring represents our new life.

• Simile

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A Civil War nurse, Clara Barton was called the “angel of the battlefield.” This metaphor compares –

• The Civil War to Clara Barton

• Clara Barton to an angel

• An angel to the battlefield

• Clara Barton to a nurse

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

It took me forever to do my homework last night. Why is this a good example of hyperbole?

• The homework literally never ended.

• There really was no homework last night.

• The homework took a really long time, but not actually forever.

• The homework was really difficult, but I did my best.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which statement is most likely meant to be literal, not figurative?

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The moon winked at me.

• The city lights are stars on the horizon.

• There are tons of books about outer space in this library!

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The lake shimmers like glass. What is the purpose of this simile?

• To say that the lake is full of water

• To prove that the lake is beautiful

• To say that the lake is made of glass

• To describe the lake as smooth and shiny

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of these statements contains a hyperbole?

• The basket is full of apples.

• This apple is absolutely delicious.

• She hasn’t stopped talking about your apple pie all year.

• Apple pie is often considered a symbol of America.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which statement contains the BEST example of personification?

• The dog excitedly wagged his tail.

• My dog is as cuddly as a teddy bear.

• Dogs love to chew on bones.

• The dog at the shelter begged me to adopt him.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Oops – I didn’t mean to spill the beans about the surprise party! What could be the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• I accidentally gave away a secret.

• I accidentally spilled beans.

• The beans disappeared.

• I don’t want to come to the party.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which statement contains a simile?

• The flower has a smiling face.

• Friends are as beautiful as roses.

• The flowers were a peace offering.

• Daisies are the most beautiful flowers.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the idiom in the following sentence:

The team was on a roll!

• The team finally won a game after a long losing streak.

• The team loves to eat rolls before games.

• The team has been playing very well lately.

• The team won by rolling quickly across the field.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B