Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Practice

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She was as brave as a lion.

• Time is a thief.

• The sky was angry.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind howled through the night.

• The stars in the sky were bright.

• The book was old and dusty.

• The moon was glowing in the sky.

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as".

• Giving human qualities to animals or objects.

• A direct comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as".

• A type of rhyme.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The tree's leaves rustled in the wind.

• The big, bold bear broke the door.

• The night was calm and quiet.

• She ran fast through the field.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The sun set behind the mountains.

• The clock was ticking loudly.

Which line contains symbolism?

• The sky turned dark and filled with clouds.

• The dove flew through the window, bringing peace.

• The waves crashed against the rocks.

• The rain poured down steadily.

What is imagery?

• A type of rhyme.

• The use of vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.

• A comparison of two things without using "like" or "as".

• A technique that repeats the same sound at the beginning of words.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The bell rang with a loud "ding!"

• The sun set behind the mountains.

Which sentence is an example of allusion?

• The water was as clear as crystal.

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

• The moonlight made the night glow.

• The trees whispered in the wind.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The river was like a snake winding through the land.

• The clock is a thief, stealing my time.

• She danced like a graceful swan.

• The leaves were red as fire.