Weekly Review Quiz

What literary device is used in the following sentence? "She sells seashells by the seashore."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She sang a song of sorrow.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The car roared down the street.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• The rain danced on the roof.

• He ran like the wind.

Which phrase is an example of personification?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• As busy as a bee.

• Faster than lightning.

• Cold as ice.

What type of figurative language exaggerates for effect?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

The word "bark" can mean a sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree. This is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Multiple meaning words

• Alliteration

What is the connotation of the word "stingy"?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Using context clues, what does "frigid" most likely mean in this sentence? "The frigid wind made us shiver."

• Hot

• Cold

• Wet

• Calm

Which of the following is an opinion?

• The Earth orbits the sun.

• Chocolate ice cream tastes the best.

• Water boils at 100°C.

• Dogs are mammals.

Which of the following is a fact?

• Pizza is the best food.

• Some birds can fly.

• The ocean is beautiful.

• Video games are fun.