Figurative Language And Poetry Quiz Questions
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Read the questions. Tell me what type of figurative language is being used.
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She is like the wind.
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The phrase "She is like the wind" is a simile because it directly compares the person to the wind using the word "like." Similes are figures of speech that use "like" or "as" to make comparisons between two different things. In this case, the speaker is saying that the person shares some qualities or characteristics with the wind, such as being unpredictable or constantly moving.Rate this question:
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He is a monster when he doesn't get his way.
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The phrase "He is a monster when he doesn't get his way" is a metaphor because it is comparing someone's behavior to that of a monster. It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the intensity or negative aspects of the person's behavior.Rate this question:
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Who let the cat out of the bag?
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
D. IdiomExplanation
The phrase "Who let the cat out of the bag?" is an idiom, which means that someone revealed a secret or disclosed confidential information. It is not a simile, metaphor, or personification because it is not comparing two unlike things, giving human qualities to a non-human object, or using a figure of speech to make a comparison. Instead, it is a common expression used to describe a situation where information is unintentionally revealed.Rate this question:
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The ocean waves carried the girl back to shore.
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The given sentence personifies the ocean waves by attributing human-like qualities of carrying the girl back to shore. Personification is a figure of speech in which inanimate objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics. In this case, the waves are given the ability to carry someone, which is a human action.Rate this question:
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You're skating on thin ice mister.
- A.
Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
D. IdiomExplanation
The phrase "You're skating on thin ice mister" is an idiom. It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather figuratively. The phrase is used to convey a warning or cautionary message to someone who is taking a risky or dangerous path. Just like skating on thin ice can lead to falling through and getting into trouble, the idiom suggests that the person's actions or decisions are risky and could have negative consequences.Rate this question:
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They were a nightmare to work with yesterday!
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The phrase "They were a nightmare to work with yesterday!" is using the word "nightmare" to describe the difficulty of working with someone. This is a metaphor because it is comparing the challenging experience to a nightmare, suggesting that it was extremely unpleasant or difficult.Rate this question:
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The sun smiled down on us.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The phrase "The sun smiled down on us" is an example of personification because it gives human qualities (smiling) to the sun, which is an inanimate object. Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human things are described as if they have human characteristics or emotions. In this case, the sun is being portrayed as if it has the ability to smile, which is a human action.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Sweet sugar seasoned the cookies.
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Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
D. AlliterationExplanation
The given sentence "Sweet sugar seasoned the cookies" is an example of alliteration because it repeats the initial sound of the words "sweet" and "sugar". Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the repetition of the "s" sound creates a musical and rhythmic effect, making it an example of alliteration.Rate this question:
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She was a graceful as a swan during the ballet recital.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence compares the gracefulness of the person to a swan using the word "as." This indicates that it is a simile, which is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the person's gracefulness is being compared to the elegance and beauty often associated with swans.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The scream of the siren woke him up.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification because personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. In this sentence, the siren is given the human quality of being able to scream, which is not possible for an inanimate object.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The frog waltzed over to the lilly pad.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The given sentence "The frog waltzed over to the lilly pad" is an example of personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities or actions are attributed to non-human entities. In this sentence, the frog is given the human action of waltzing, which is a dance, thus personifying the frog.Rate this question:
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Her eyes were the center of the storm.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The phrase "Her eyes were the center of the storm" is a metaphor because it compares her eyes to the center of a storm. This suggests that her eyes are powerful, intense, and captivating, just like the center of a storm. The comparison is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to convey a vivid image and emphasize the impact of her eyes.Rate this question:
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You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. IdiomExplanation
The phrase "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is a commonly used expression that means it is difficult to teach or change someone who is set in their ways or resistant to new ideas. This phrase is not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a figurative expression or idiom. It compares a person to an old dog, implying that they are unlikely to learn or adapt to new things. Therefore, the correct answer is idiom.Rate this question:
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The basketball swooshed into the basket and the crowd roared.
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Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
D. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The given sentence describes the sound of the basketball going into the basket as "swooshed" and the crowd's reaction as "roared." These words imitate the actual sounds they represent, making the sentence an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a literary device that uses words to imitate or suggest the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.Rate this question:
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My backpack is as heavy as lead.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence compares the weight of the backpack to that of lead using the word "as." This indicates that it is a simile, which is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the simile emphasizes the heaviness of the backpack by comparing it to the weight of lead.Rate this question:
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Pop! The car rattled down the road with a flat tire.
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Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
C. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The given sentence uses the word "Pop!" to imitate the sound of a tire bursting. This is an example of onomatopoeia, which refers to words that resemble the sound they represent. In this case, "Pop!" is used to create a vivid auditory image of the tire bursting, making onomatopoeia the correct answer.Rate this question:
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That icecream is heaven.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Alliteration
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The sentence "That ice cream is heaven" is a metaphor because it is comparing ice cream to heaven, suggesting that the ice cream is extremely enjoyable and delightful, just like heaven is often described as a perfect and blissful place. Metaphors are figures of speech that make a comparison between two things without using "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison is made directly by stating that the ice cream is heaven.Rate this question:
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The color yellow is a friendship rose.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The statement "The color yellow is a friendship rose" is a metaphor because it is comparing the color yellow to a friendship rose. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things, without using "like" or "as". In this case, the color yellow is being compared to a friendship rose, implying that yellow represents the qualities of friendship.Rate this question:
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Tired and true may love transcend time.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Alliteration
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
C. AlliterationExplanation
The correct answer is alliteration because alliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence. In the given phrase, the repetition of the "t" sound in "tired" and "true" creates alliteration.Rate this question:
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It cost her an arm and a leg to buy those clothes!
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
D. IdiomExplanation
The phrase "It cost her an arm and a leg to buy those clothes!" is an idiom. Idioms are expressions that have a figurative meaning different from their literal interpretation. In this case, the phrase is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to convey that the clothes were very expensive. The use of body parts (arm and leg) emphasizes the high cost, making it a common idiom to describe something that is excessively expensive.Rate this question:
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- 21.
In poetry, a group of lines placed together is called a what?
- A.
Line
- B.
Stanza
- C.
Row
- D.
Paragraph
Correct Answer
B. StanzaExplanation
In poetry, a group of lines placed together is called a stanza. A stanza is a division or unit of a poem that consists of a certain number of lines, usually separated from other stanzas by a blank line or indentation. It helps to organize the poem and create a sense of structure. Each stanza can have its own theme, tone, or idea, contributing to the overall meaning and flow of the poem.Rate this question:
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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is called ____________________.
- A.
Rhyme
- B.
Meter
- C.
Pattern
- D.
Song
Correct Answer
B. MeterExplanation
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is called meter. Meter is a rhythmic pattern in poetry that creates a musical quality. It helps to establish the overall structure and flow of a poem. By using different combinations of stressed and unstressed syllables, poets can create a variety of meters such as iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic. These meters contribute to the overall tone and mood of the poem and enhance its meaning and impact on the reader.Rate this question:
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Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide is an example of:
- A.
Personification and end rhyme
- B.
Alliteration and end rhyme
- C.
Personification and internal rhyme
- D.
Alliteration and internal rhyme
Correct Answer
D. Alliteration and internal rhymeExplanation
The phrase "choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide" demonstrates alliteration because of the repetition of the "ch" and "d" sounds. It also showcases internal rhyme with the repetition of the "o" sound in "choose" and "to" and the "an" sound in "chance" and "dance".Rate this question:
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The speaker of the poem is:
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The poet
- B.
The author
- C.
The narrator
- D.
The writer
Correct Answer
C. The narratorExplanation
The correct answer is "The narrator." In a poem, the speaker refers to the voice or persona that is delivering the lines of the poem. The speaker may or may not be the same as the poet or author. In this case, the speaker of the poem is not specified as the poet or author, but rather as the narrator. The narrator is the one who is telling the story or expressing the thoughts and emotions within the poem.Rate this question:
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What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem?My dog eats candyHer name is SandyShe likes to eat my pantsand occasionally eats antsshe drives my family crazyas she seldom is lazyrunning here and running thereSandy's going everywhere!
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Aabbccdd
- B.
Abcdabcd
- C.
Bcadcabd
- D.
Adbcadcb
Correct Answer
A. AabbccddExplanation
The correct answer is aabbccdd. In this poem, each set of two lines rhyme with each other, creating a pattern of AABB. This pattern continues throughout the entire poem, with each two lines rhyming with the previous two lines. Therefore, the rhyme scheme of the poem is aabbccdd.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct list of words below that ALL rhyme...
- A.
Sight, kite, bite, lick
- B.
Dream, beam, seem, lean
- C.
Care, hair, fight, right
- D.
Summer, bummer, runner, simmer
Correct Answer
B. Dream, beam, seem, leanExplanation
The words "dream, beam, seem, lean" all rhyme because they have the same ending sound "-eam". The "ea" combination in these words produces the long "ee" sound, and the "m" and "n" sounds at the end are also the same. This creates a consistent rhyme pattern among all the words in the list.Rate this question:
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Your eyes are as green as polished emerald.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence compares the color of someone's eyes to the color of polished emerald using the word "as," indicating a comparison. This makes it a simile, which is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using "like" or "as."Rate this question:
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Find the rhymes in the following song:Working hard to get my filleverybody wants a thrillpay'in anything to roll the dicejust one more timesome will win, some will losesome were born to sing the bluesOh the movie never endsit goes on and on and on and onDon't stop, believin'hold on to the feelin'
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Fill, thrill, role, dice, twice, believin', feelin'
- B.
Fill, thrill, lose, blues, believin', feelin'
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Fill, thrill, lose, blues
- D.
Thrill, lose, blues, believin', feelin'
Correct Answer
B. Fill, thrill, lose, blues, believin', feelin'Explanation
The correct answer includes the words that rhyme with each other in the song. The words "fill" and "thrill" rhyme with each other. The words "lose" and "blues" also rhyme with each other. The words "believin'" and "feelin'" rhyme with each other as well. Therefore, the correct answer includes the words "fill, thrill, lose, blues, believin', feelin'".Rate this question:
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Juliet is the sun.
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The statement "Juliet is the sun" is a metaphor because it is comparing Juliet to the sun without using the words "like" or "as". In this metaphor, Juliet is being described as radiant, beautiful, and the center of attention, just like the sun is in the sky. The metaphor helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and emphasizes Juliet's importance and impact.Rate this question:
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