Figurative Language E
Standard R. 6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on a meaning and tone.
S. M. A. R. T. Goal: I can define and identify various forms of figurative language (e. G. Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, idiom, and onomatopoeia).
Directions: Read the following questions and select the best answer.
- 1.
The following sentence is an example of which type of figurative language? It’s raining cats and dogs!
- A.
Onomatopoeia
- B.
Simile
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
D. Idiom -
- 2.
Figurative language that compares two unlike nouns and uses “like” or “as” is called a
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Simile
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. Simile -
- 3.
His room was a junk pile is an example of a
- A.
Simile
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. Metaphor -
- 4.
Which is the BEST example of alliteration?
- A.
The slimy snake slithered slowly sideways across the sidewalk.
- B.
The green snake was long and scary.
- C.
The frog jumped and landed upside-down on the log.
- D.
The big bear had soft fur that was long and shaggy.
Correct Answer
A. The slimy snake slithered slowly sideways across the sidewalk. -
- 5.
The following sentences uses which type of figurative language? The sheets hanging on the clothesline danced in the wind.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. Personification -
- 6.
A comparison between two unrelated nouns that states one thing is another and DOES NOT use the words “like” or “as” is a
- A.
Simile
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. Metaphor -
- 7.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an idiom?
- A.
A dog chased the rabbit around the tree very quickly.
- B.
I’m going to hit the hay early tonight, since I’m so tired.
- C.
I know the teacher must have had eyes in the back of her head!
- D.
I had to bite my tongue when she said something mean to me.
Correct Answer
A. A dog chased the rabbit around the tree very quickly. -
- 8.
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? The egg went “SPLAT” when it fell off the counter and hit the floor.
- A.
Onomatopoeia
- B.
Personification
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Onomatopoeia -
- 9.
Which type of figurative language does the following sentence use? He was as blind as a bat.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Personification
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
B. Simile -
- 10.
To give human-like qualities or characteristics to non-human objects is which type of figurative language?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. Personification -
- 11.
Rick and Bobby zoomed past Lisa on their bikes. “Zoomed” is an example of which figurative language?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Personification
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. Onomatopoeia -
- 12.
The repetition of two or more words, beginning with the same beginning sound is which type of figurative language?
- A.
Alliteration
- B.
Simile
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. Alliteration -
- 13.
Which type of figurative language is a word which imitates a noise or action? This sound of the word also makes you think of its meaning.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
D. Onomatopoeia -
- 14.
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. The flowers were screaming for my attention.
- A.
Personification
- B.
Simile
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
A. Personification -
- 15.
Which of the following is a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated to create an impact, and are not supposed to be interpreted literally?
- A.
Onomatopoeia
- B.
Simile
- C.
Hyperbole
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. Hyperbole -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 17, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Apr 19, 2013Quiz Created by
Paynej
- Active And Passive Voice Quizzes
- Adjective Quizzes
- Adverb Quizzes
- Article Quizzes
- Capitalization Quizzes
- Clause Quizzes
- Comparatives And Superlatives Quizzes
- Conjunction Quizzes
- Dangling Modifier Quizzes
- Definition Quizzes
- Dictionary Quizzes
- Direct And Indirect Quizzes
- Essay Quizzes
- Glossary Quizzes
- Idiom Quizzes
- Metaphor Quizzes
- Noun Quizzes
- Parts Of Speech Quizzes
- Plural Quizzes
- Prefix Quizzes
- Prefix And Suffix Quizzes
- Pronoun Quizzes
- Pronunciation Quizzes
- Punctuation Quizzes
- Riddle Quizzes
- Simile Quizzes
- Slang Quizzes
- Speaking Quizzes
- Speech Quizzes
- Spelling Quizzes
- Subject And Predicate Quizzes
- Suffix Quizzes
- Synonym Quizzes
- Synonyms And Antonyms Quizzes
- Tense Quizzes
- Verb Quizzes
- Voice Quizzes
- Writing Quizzes
Back to top