Figures of Speech Worksheet

Figures of Speech Worksheet

9th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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Figures of Speech Worksheet

Figures of Speech Worksheet

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Marilyn Tiosan

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A direct comparison between two unlike things

An exaggeration for emphasis

A statement that seems contradictory but is true

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

She runs as fast as lightning.

The stars danced in the night sky.

Time flies when you’re having fun.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an oxymoron?

Bitter sweet

Jumping Jack

Silent scream

Both A and C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the figure of speech in this sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

Simile

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Alliteration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does hyperbole mean?

An understatement

A figure of speech that is an exaggeration

A statement that is literally true

A comparison using "like" or "as"

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a simile?

Her voice is music to my ears.

The world is a stage.

He is as brave as a lion.

The stars are diamonds in the sky.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase "deafening silence," what figure of speech is used?

Simile

Oxymoron

Metaphor

Personification

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