The Figurative Language Quiz

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    Which literary device is used in the sentence 'Her voice is as sweet as _______.'?

    • Onomatopoeia
    • Personification
    • Simile
    • Metaphor
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About This Quiz

Embark on a linguistic adventure with our insightful ‘Figurative Language Quiz’! This engaging quiz is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of figurative language - the spice of any conversation or written piece. From metaphors and similes to personification, hyperbole, and beyond, this quiz covers it all. It’s not just about testing your knowledge but also about enhancing your language skills and creative thinking.

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Figurative Language Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    Which figure of speech is used in the sentence 'The leaves danced in the wind.'?

    • Onomatopoeia

    • Personification

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

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  • 3. 

    Which figure of speech is used in the sentence 'The stars winked at us from above.'?

    • Personification

    • Hyperbole

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

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  • 4. 

    Which figure of speech is used in the sentence 'He's as sly as a fox.'?

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    • Simile

    • Hyperbole

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  • 5. 

    What figure of speech is used in the sentence 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'?

    • Hyperbole

    • Alliteration

    • Personification

    • Metaphor

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  • 6. 

    What figure of speech is used in the sentence ‘The world is a stage.’? 

    • Metaphor 

    • Simile 

    • Personification 

    • Hyperbole 

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  • 7. 

    What is the figure of speech used in the sentence 'The thunder growled angrily.'?

    • Onomatopoeia

    • Personification

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

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  • 8. 

    Which figure of speech is used in the sentence 'She's as busy as a bee.'?

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    • Simile

    • Hyperbole

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  • 9. 

    Which figure of speech is used in the sentence 'Time flew by.'?

    • Simile

    • Hyperbole

    • Personification

    • Metaphor

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    In the sentence 'The wind whistled through the trees.', which literary device is being used?

    • Hyperbole

    • Alliteration

    •  personification

    • Onomatopoeia

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