Simile, Metaphor And Personification Test

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1. The waxed floor was as slippery as an ice rink.

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The comparison in the sentence suggests that the waxed floor is very slippery, just like an ice rink. This means that walking on the waxed floor would be similar to walking on an ice rink, where one needs to be cautious and careful to avoid slipping.

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Simile, Metaphor And Personification Test - Quiz

This test assesses understanding of similes, metaphors, and personification through various examples. It evaluates the ability to identify and distinguish between these three key types of figurative language, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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2. She is peaches and cream.

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3. Louis is as strong and tall as a redwood.

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4. The ball was thrown like a bullet.

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5. Sue worked hard on her report.  After she presented it to the class, she felt as light as a feather. 

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After presenting her report to the class, Sue felt a sense of relief and satisfaction. The phrase "light as a feather" is often used to describe a feeling of weightlessness and freedom from burdens. This suggests that Sue's hard work paid off and she was able to share her work with confidence and ease.

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6. Grandmother's dresser drawers smelled like a rose garden.

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7. The trees of the forest sympathetically watched over the lost child. 

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8. Fall leaves were strewn like confetti on the path. 

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9. The idea was a fire in my head. 

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10. The rain was a curtain of water on the window. 

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11. After a week without rain, the flowers begged to be watered. 

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12. The old car awoke reluctantly from its night's sleep.  Coughing and spluttering, it finally broke into a loud roar. 

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13. The boy's room was an amusement arcade.

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14. The green vines wound their arms around the rusty gate.

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The given statement "p" does not provide enough context or information to determine its meaning or relevance to the rest of the sentence. Without further information, it is difficult to provide an explanation for this answer choice.

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15. After Mike climbed three flights of stairs he had to sit down, he was a puffing steam engine. 

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16. When she was done running, her legs felt like lead. 

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The letter "s" is the correct answer because it is the only option provided. The sentence describes the feeling in her legs after running, emphasizing their heaviness by comparing them to lead. The letter "s" does not have any relevance to the sentence and seems to be a random choice.

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17. Big sisters are the crabgrass in the lawn of life.

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18. The truck groaned under the strain of its load. 

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The correct answer is "The truck groaned under the strain of its load." This sentence suggests that the truck is carrying a heavy load, causing it to make a groaning sound. The word "groaned" indicates that the truck is struggling or experiencing difficulty due to the weight it is carrying.

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19. All the world's a stage.

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20. Fran's new car turned out to be a lemon. 

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21. The storm took the house in its teeth and shook it. 

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The phrase "took the house in its teeth and shook it" is a figurative expression to describe the intensity and force of the storm. It implies that the storm was so powerful that it grabbed hold of the house and violently shook it. The use of the word "teeth" adds to the imagery of the storm's strength and ferocity.

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22. "The memories hit me like a tidal wave" is an example of a ________.

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A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as." In this case, the intensity and overwhelming nature of the memories are compared to the force of a tidal wave, creating a vivid and relatable image for the reader. Similes are a powerful tool for writers to create imagery and convey emotions effectively.

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23. It seemed silly that Steve sat sideways. 

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24. Priscilla put pennies in her pocket. 

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25. The kitchen is the heart of my mother's house.

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26. The storm was a savage beast.

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27. A ______ is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."

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Similes create vivid imagery and enhance understanding by drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar concepts. They are commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to add depth and expressiveness to communication.

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28. The train whistle screamed as the train flew through the tunnel.

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29. Forget the french fries, find me a burger. 

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30. The big beach blanket blew in the wind. 

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Alliteration is a stylistic literary device that involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close to each other. In this sentence, the repetition of the "b" sound in "big," "beach," "blanket," and "blew" creates a musical effect and draws attention to the phrase, enhancing the vividness of the imagery. This technique is often used to add beauty and rhythm to the text, making it more engaging and memorable for the reader.
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The waxed floor was as slippery as an ice rink.
She is peaches and cream.
Louis is as strong and tall as a redwood.
The ball was thrown like a bullet.
Sue worked hard on her report.  After she presented it to the...
Grandmother's dresser drawers smelled like a rose garden.
The trees of the forest sympathetically watched over the lost...
Fall leaves were strewn like confetti on the path. 
The idea was a fire in my head. 
The rain was a curtain of water on the window. 
After a week without rain, the flowers begged to be...
The old car awoke reluctantly from its night's sleep.  Coughing...
The boy's room was an amusement arcade.
The green vines wound their arms around the rusty gate.
After Mike climbed three flights of stairs he had to sit down, he was...
When she was done running, her legs felt like lead. 
Big sisters are the crabgrass in the lawn of life.
The truck groaned under the strain of its load. 
All the world's a stage.
Fran's new car turned out to be a lemon. 
The storm took the house in its teeth and shook it. 
"The memories hit me like a tidal wave" is an example of a...
It seemed silly that Steve sat sideways. 
Priscilla put pennies in her pocket. 
The kitchen is the heart of my mother's house.
The storm was a savage beast.
A ______ is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using...
The train whistle screamed as the train flew through the tunnel.
Forget the french fries, find me a burger. 
The big beach blanket blew in the wind. 
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