Comparaison, Métaphore Ou Personnification ?
Questions and Answers
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Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Il nage comme un poisson dans l'eau !
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
The correct answer is "Comparaison" because the phrase "Il nage comme un poisson dans l'eau" uses the word "comme" (like) to compare the person's swimming ability to that of a fish. This figure of speech is known as a comparison, where one thing is likened to another to highlight a similarity.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Elle a les mêmes yeux que sa mère ! Elle est réellement splendide !
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
The correct answer is "Comparaison". This figure of speech is used when two things are compared using "comme" or "que". In the given sentence, the speaker is comparing the eyes of the person to the eyes of their mother, emphasizing their similarity.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Cet employé a moins d'expérience que son collègue : il n'est vraiment pas doué !
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
In the given sentence, the phrase "moins d'expérience que son collègue" compares the experience of the employee to that of his colleague. This indicates that the figure of style used in the sentence is a comparison, making the correct answer "Comparaison".Rate this question:
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Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Une mère est une source intarissable d'amour et d'affection.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
B. MétaphoreExplanation
The correct answer is "Métaphore." A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using "like" or "as." In the given sentence, the mother is being compared to a source of endless love and affection, implying that she possesses the qualities of such a source.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.La mer frappait la falaise en hurlant.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
C. PersonnificationExplanation
The correct answer is "Personnification" because in the sentence, the sea is given human-like qualities of "hurling" and "screaming". This figure of speech attributes human characteristics to non-human entities, in this case, the sea.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Dans les vers suivants, identifiez la figure de style.Le bois calme et désert sous le bleu firmament,Remuait mollement ses branchages superbes.Victor Hugo, L'Aigle du casque (1859)
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Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
C. PersonnificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification because the lines describe the wood as calm and deserted, and as moving its branches gently. This attribution of human qualities, such as calmness and movement, to an inanimate object like wood is an example of personification.Rate this question:
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Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Tu ressembles à un ange.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
In the given sentence, "Tu ressembles à un ange" (You resemble an angel), the figure of style used is a comparison. This is because the sentence is comparing the person being addressed to an angel, indicating a similarity or resemblance between the two.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Tu es le soleil de ma vie.
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Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
B. MétaphoreExplanation
The correct answer is "Métaphore." A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another thing. In this sentence, the speaker is comparing the person to the sun by saying "You are the sun of my life." This is not a direct comparison using "like" or "as," which would make it a simile. Instead, it is a metaphor because it directly states that the person is the sun.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.La vie ressemble à un chemin.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
The correct answer is "Comparaison" because the sentence is comparing life to a path. The use of "ressemble à" indicates a comparison between two different things, suggesting that life is similar to a path. This figure of speech helps to create a vivid image and convey a deeper meaning.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.La bouilloire chante dans la cuisine : le thé va être servi !
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
C. PersonnificationExplanation
The correct answer is "Personnification". In this sentence, the author gives human qualities to the bouilloire (kettle) by saying it "chante" (sings) in the kitchen. This personification is used to create a vivid and engaging image, as if the kettle is alive and making a joyful noise.Rate this question:
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Dans la phrase suivante, identifiez la figure de style.Cet homme a un coeur de pierre.
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Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
B. MétaphoreExplanation
The correct answer is "Métaphore" because the sentence compares the man's heart to a stone, suggesting that he is cold and unfeeling. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things, highlighting their similarities. In this case, the comparison is made between the man's heart and a stone to convey a certain characteristic or quality.Rate this question:
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Voici un vers de Baudelaire. Identifiez la figure de style.Ma jeunesse ne fut qu'un ténébreux orage.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
B. MétaphoreExplanation
The given line from Baudelaire's poem uses metaphor to describe the poet's youth as a "dark storm". The comparison between the poet's youth and a storm suggests that his youth was tumultuous, chaotic, and filled with intense emotions. The use of metaphor adds depth and imagery to the description, allowing the reader to better understand and visualize the poet's experiences during his youth.Rate this question:
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Voici un vers de Verlaine. Identifiez la figure de style.De petits lacs luisaient comme des miroirs.
- A.
Comparaison
- B.
Métaphore
- C.
Personnification
Correct Answer
A. ComparaisonExplanation
The correct answer is "Comparaison" because the verse uses the word "comme" to compare the small lakes to mirrors. This comparison helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description of the lakes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Voici une phrase de Voltaire : "Le dernier voyage que fit Micromégas sur notre petite fourmilière". Il s'agit évidemment d'une métaphore. La petite fourmilière désigne la Terre.Dans cette phrase, le comparé n'est pas exprimé et le comparant est "notre petite fourmilière". Cette affirmation, est-elle vraie ou fausse ?
- A.
Elle est vraie.
- B.
Elle est fausse.
Correct Answer
A. Elle est vraie.Explanation
The given statement is true. In the sentence, Voltaire uses the phrase "notre petite fourmilière" as a metaphor to refer to the Earth. The comparison is implied, with "notre petite fourmilière" being the compared object. Therefore, the statement is correct in stating that the affirmation is true.Rate this question:
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"La mer est comme un miroir".Cochez les affirmations qui sont correctes.
- A.
La mer est le comparé.
- B.
La mer est le comparant.
- C.
Le miroir est le comparé.
- D.
Le miroir est le comparant
- E.
Cette phrase contient un outil de comparaison
- F.
Cette phrase ne contient pas d'outil de comparaison.
Correct Answer(s)
A. La mer est le comparé.
D. Le miroir est le comparant
E. Cette phrase contient un outil de comparaisonExplanation
The correct answer is "La mer est le comparé", "Le miroir est le comparant", and "Cette phrase contient un outil de comparaison". In this sentence, the sea is being compared to a mirror, so the sea is the compared element and the mirror is the comparing element. Additionally, the presence of the word "comme" indicates that a comparison is being made, making it an example of a comparative tool.Rate this question:
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Voici une nouvelle phrase : "L'ogre mange une tarte grosse comme une roue !"Voici, à présent, plusieurs affirmations. Cochez les affirmations qui sont correctes.
- A.
Dans cette phrase, on observe une métaphore.
- B.
Dans cette phrase, l'ogre est comparé à une tarte.
- C.
Dans cette phrase, l'ogre est comparé à une roue.
- D.
Dans cette phrase, la grosseur de la tarte est comparée à une roue.
- E.
Dans cette phrase, le comparé est "L'ogre".
- F.
Dans cette phrase, le comparant est "une roue".
- G.
Dans cette phrase, "comme" est l'outil de comparaison permettant de créer une comparaison.
Correct Answer(s)
D. Dans cette phrase, la grosseur de la tarte est comparée à une roue.
F. Dans cette phrase, le comparant est "une roue".
G. Dans cette phrase, "comme" est l'outil de comparaison permettant de créer une comparaison.Explanation
The correct answer is "Dans cette phrase, la grosseur de la tarte est comparée à une roue." because the sentence states that the size of the tart is being compared to a wheel. The correct answer is also "Dans cette phrase, le comparant est 'une roue'." because the comparison is being made between the tart and the wheel. Lastly, the correct answer is "Dans cette phrase, 'comme' est l'outil de comparaison permettant de créer une comparaison." because "comme" is the word used to create the comparison between the size of the tart and the wheel.Rate this question:
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Pour terminer, voici une dernière phrase :"A l'automne, en forêt, nous marchons sur un tapis d'or"Cochez toutes les affirmations correctes.
- A.
Il y a une métaphore dans cette phrase.
- B.
Le comparé n'est pas exprimé, il faut le deviner.
- C.
Le comparé est le pronom "nous"
- D.
Le comparant est "un tapis d'or".
- E.
Dans cette métaphore, "le tapis d'or" désigne, en réalité, le sol de la forêt lorsque les feuilles tombent.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Il y a une métaphore dans cette phrase.
B. Le comparé n'est pas exprimé, il faut le deviner.
D. Le comparant est "un tapis d'or".
E. Dans cette métaphore, "le tapis d'or" désigne, en réalité, le sol de la forêt lorsque les feuilles tombent.Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies the presence of a metaphor in the sentence. It also correctly states that the compared element is not explicitly expressed and needs to be inferred. The answer correctly identifies "un tapis d'or" as the compared element and explains that in this metaphor, "le tapis d'or" actually refers to the forest floor when the leaves fall.Rate this question:
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