Figurative Lanuage Quiz

What is the meaning of the simile "as quick as lightning" in the sentence "The cheetah was as quick as lightning when chasing its prey"?

• The cheetah was very slow

• The cheetah was extremely fast

• The cheetah was bright like a light

• The cheetah made thundering sounds

Which of these is a metaphor?

• Her voice is as sweet as honey

• The baby is like an angel

• My brother is a clown

• The wind is as fierce as a lion

What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?

• A slice of dessert

• Something very difficult

• Something very easy

• A birthday celebration

What is the meaning of the proverb "Actions speak louder than words"?

• People should yell more often

• What people do is more important than what they say

• Speaking quietly is not effective

• Actions are always noisy

Choose the synonym for the word "brave":

• Scared

• Timid

• Courageous

• Weak

What does the simile "as cold as ice" mean?

• Something is wet

• Something is very cold

• Something is very hot

• Something is very soft

What is the antonym for "generous"?

• Kind

• Giving

• Stingy

• Helpful

What does the idiom "hit the books" mean?

• To physically strike books

• To study hard

• To go to the library

• To throw books away

Which is an example of a metaphor?

• Her eyes are like stars

• Life is a roller coaster

• As tall as a giraffe

• Quick like a fox

What does the proverb "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" mean?

• Always count your farm animals

• Don't make plans too early

• Chickens are hard to count

• Don't rely on things that haven't happened yet