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1.

The repetition of the first consonant sound in words is:
- A.
  
  Hyperbole
- B.
  
  Personification
- C.
  
  Alliteration
- D.
  
  Simile
Correct Answer
C. Alliteration
2.

Comparing two different things using the words like or as:
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. Simile
3.

A direct comparison between two objects; does NOT include like or as:
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor
4.

Giving human traits to non-living things:
- A.
  
  Hyperbole
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Assonance
- D.
  
  Personification
Correct Answer
D. Personification
5.

Using words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to:
- A.
  
  Alliteration
- B.
  
  Assonance
- C.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- D.
  
  Simile
Correct Answer
C. Onomatopoeia
6.

Obvious and intentional exaggeration
- A.
  
  Hyperbole
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Alliteration
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. Hyperbole
7.

I had to wait in line forever for those tickets!
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Assonance
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
D. Hyperbole
8.

Crocodiles' teeth are sharp daggers, so be careful.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Assonance
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor
9.

Bumbling Bob blew a chance at batting baseballs with Braves' players.
- A.
  
  Assonance
- B.
  
  Imagery
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Alliteration
Correct Answer
D. Alliteration
10.

The baby's skin is as smooth as silk.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Simile
11.

The wilted flowers begged for water.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Personification
- C.
  
  Metaphor
- D.
  
  Imagery
Correct Answer
B. Personification
12.

I listened as my sister threw a huge rock into the river, and it went kerplunk!
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Assonance
Correct Answer
B. Onomatopoeia
13.

When you want somebody to stop talking and tell you just the important stuff you say :
- A.
  
  Cut to the chase
- B.
  
  Once in a blue moon
- C.
  
  Hit the books
Correct Answer
A. Cut to the chase
14.

When you want to say that something rarely happens . which idiom should you use?
- A.
  
  Once in a blue moon
- B.
  
  Actions speak louder than words
- C.
  
  Back to square one
Correct Answer
A. Once in a blue moon
15.

" hit the books " means ...............
- A.
  
  To study
- B.
  
  To tear the books
- C.
  
  To kick the books
Correct Answer
A. To study
16.

The giant's steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
A. Metaphor
17.

The fluorescent light was the sun during the test.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
A. Metaphor
18.

Ted was as nervous as a mouse in a room full of cats.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
B. Simile
19.

Choose which one is an example of personification.
- A.
  
  A. Cars danced across the icy road.
- B.
  
  B. The cars were sliding because the road was icy.
Correct Answer
A. A. Cars danced across the icy road.
20.

Choose which one is an example of personification.
- A.
  
  A. My cheeks got wet as the rain fell.
- B.
  
  B. The rain kissed my cheeks as it fell from the sky.
Correct Answer
B. B. The rain kissed my cheeks as it fell from the sky.
21.

The following statement is an example of a which figurative language? "I have told you a million times to come home at 9:00pm!"
- A.
  
  Tone
- B.
  
  Symbolism
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Mood
- E.
  
  Imagery
Correct Answer
C. Hyperbole
22.

Which of the following options would change this statement into a hyperbole?"I am hungry"
- A.
  
  I am starving!
- B.
  
  I am so hungry.
- C.
  
  I haven't eaten.
- D.
  
  I am starving! I feel like I haven't eaten in 10 days!
- E.
  
  I want some food.
Correct Answer
D. I am starving! I feel like I haven't eaten in 10 days!
23.

Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?
- A.
  
  Splendid Sarah saw special shells
- B.
  
  Lucy jumps at least a hundred feet in the air
- C.
  
  The sky is blue and so are you
Correct Answer
A. Splendid Sarah saw special shells
24.

Is the statement "She sang like a bird", an alliteration?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
25.

Which of the following phrases is an alliteration?
- A.
  
  She is a pig
- B.
  
  He was as tall as a skyscraper
- C.
  
  Charlie cheats on cheat-sheets
- D.
  
  I told you a million times
Correct Answer
C. Charlie cheats on cheat-sheets
26.

I'm feeling so _______________ today.
- A.
  
  Blue
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Red
- D.
  
  Yellow
Correct Answer
A. Blue

Explanation
I'm feeling so blue today. - Eu estou me sentindo tão triste/deprimido hoje.

A expressão 'feel blue' pode ser usada para expressarmos a idéia que estamos muito deprimidos.

Exemplo:

What's the matter with her? - Qual é o problema com ela?
I don't know. She's been feeling blue since Tuesday. Eu não sei. Ela está se sentido deprimida desde terça-feira.

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27.

Hand in hand
- A.
  
  They seem to go together
- B.
  
  They are not compatible
Correct Answer
A. They seem to go together
28.

What of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?
- A.
  
  My head feels empty when I don't know the answer
- B.
  
  Zip goes the jacket
- C.
  
  The girl counts one, two, three
Correct Answer
B. Zip goes the jacket
29.

The old lady's hair was as white as snow.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Alliteration
- D.
  
  Idiom
Correct Answer
B. Simile
30.

Figurative language adds more description and pizzazz to your writing?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Figurative Language

The repetition of the first consonant sound in words is:

Comparing two different things using the words like or as:

A direct comparison between two objects; does NOT include like or as:

Giving human traits to non-living things:

Using words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to:

Obvious and intentional exaggeration

I had to wait in line forever for those tickets!

Crocodiles' teeth are sharp daggers, so be careful.

Bumbling Bob blew a chance at batting baseballs with Braves' players.

The baby's skin is as smooth as silk.

The wilted flowers begged for water.

I listened as my sister threw a huge rock into the river, and it went kerplunk!

When you want somebody to stop talking and tell you just the important stuff you say :

When you want to say that something rarely happens . which idiom should you use?

" hit the books " means ...............

The giant's steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.

The fluorescent light was the sun during the test.

Ted was as nervous as a mouse in a room full of cats.

Choose which one is an example of personification.

Choose which one is an example of personification.

The following statement is an example of a which figurative language? "I have told you a million times to come home at 9:00pm!"

Which of the following options would change this statement into a hyperbole?"I am hungry"

Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?

Is the statement "She sang like a bird", an alliteration?

Which of the following phrases is an alliteration?

I'm feeling so _______________ today.

Hand in hand

What of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?

The old lady's hair was as white as snow.

Figurative language adds more description and pizzazz to your writing?