Figure Of Speech Worksheet Quiz: Simile, Metaphor, And Personification

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

    • Simile
    • Metaphor
    • Personification
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Welcome to our Figure of Speech Worksheet Quiz! This quiz is your opportunity to test your knowledge of figurative language by identifying whether a given statement is an example of a simile, metaphor, or personification.

With more than 30 questions to tackle, it's a comprehensive test of your understanding. Figures of speech add depth and creativity to language, and mastering them is key to becoming a skilled communicator and writer.

This quiz provides an excellent platform to sharpen your skills and learn more about these figurative language techniques. Whether you're a language enthusiast or just someone looking to enhance your knowledge, this quiz offers an engaging and educational experience. So, read each question carefully, make your selections, and discover how well you can differentiate between similes, metaphors, and personifications.

Why not invite your friends to join in for a fun learning session? Dive into the quiz, challenge your figurative language prowess, and most importantly, have a great time!

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  • 2. 

    The waxed floor was as slippery as an ice rink.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given sentence compares the slipperiness of the waxed floor to that of an ice rink using the word "as." This indicates a comparison using "like" or "as," which is a characteristic of a simile. Therefore, the correct answer is simile.

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  • 3. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? Iva worked hard on her report. After presenting it to the class, she felt as light as a feather.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The correct answer is simile because it compares Iva's feeling to being light as a feather. A simile is a figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two different things. In this case, it is comparing Iva's feeling to the weightlessness of a feather, emphasizing the sense of relief and happiness she experienced after presenting her report.

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  • 4. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? Kyle's father was as stern as a judge when he came home after curfew.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given sentence uses the phrase "as stern as a judge" to compare Kyle's father's sternness to that of a judge. This comparison is an example of a simile, which uses "as...as" to compare two unlike things. In this case, it emphasizes the strictness and seriousness of Kyle's father when he comes home after curfew.

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  • 5. 

    Computers talk to one another.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The given answer is personification because personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. In this context, the statement "Computers talk to one another" is giving human-like qualities of communication to computers, which is an example of personification.

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  • 6. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? Jenny cooked the candy too long. When she took it out of the oven, it was hard as a rock.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given statement "hard as a rock" is comparing the hardness of the candy to the hardness of a rock. This is an example of a simile, as it uses the word "as" to make the comparison.

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  • 7. 

    The boy's room was an amusement arcade.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
     The statement "The boy's room was an amusement arcade" is a metaphor because it is comparing the boy's room to an amusement arcade. This comparison suggests that the room is filled with excitement, entertainment, and possibly even chaos, just like an amusement arcade. The metaphor helps create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description of the boy's room without using the words “like” or “as.”

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  • 8. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? The trees of the forest watched sympathetically over the lost child.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The given sentence personifies the trees by stating that they "watched sympathetically" over the lost child. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. In this case, the trees are being given the human ability to watch and the human emotion of sympathy.

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  • 9. 

    The moon peeked out from behind the clouds.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The given sentence "The moon peeked out from behind the clouds" 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 moon is given the human quality of "peeking" which is something only humans can do. This personification helps to create a vivid and imaginative image in the reader's mind by suggesting that the moon is behaving like a person.

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  • 10. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? The old car woke reluctantly from its overnight sleep. Coughing and sputtering, it finally broke into a loud roar.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The correct answer is personification because the passage attributes human qualities and actions to the old car, suggesting that it is waking up and making sounds like a person would. This personification adds depth and vividness to the description of the car, making it more relatable and engaging for the reader.

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  • 11. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? The storm took the house in its teeth and shook it.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    Personification is a figure of speech that attributes human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts. In this sentence, the storm is given the human action of "taking the house in its teeth and shaking it." This creates a vivid image of the storm's destructive power and its impact on the house.

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  • 12. 

    All the world's a stage.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The phrase "All the world's a stage" is a metaphor because it compares the world to a stage. It suggests that life is like a play, where people play different roles and go through various stages. This comparison helps to convey the idea that life is temporary, and people are merely actors performing their parts on the stage of the world.

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  • 13. 

    She is peaches and cream.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The phrase "She is peaches and cream" is a metaphor because it is comparing the person to the qualities of peaches and cream. It suggests that the person has a smooth and creamy complexion, just like peaches and cream. Metaphors compare two unrelated things to create a vivid image or convey a deeper meaning. In this case, the metaphor emphasizes the person's beauty or flawless appearance.

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  • 14. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? Wiley was very good at chess. "You have to watch him," said his father.  "He's a real fox."

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The given statement compares Wiley to a fox, suggesting that he is cunning and clever. This is a metaphor because it directly states that Wiley is a fox, rather than using "like" or "as" to make a comparison.

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  • 15. 

    The rain was a curtain of water.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    This sentence is a metaphor that compares the rain to a curtain of water. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly equates one thing to another without using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison emphasizes the heavy and continuous nature of the rain, creating a visual image of a sheet of water falling from the sky, similar to how a curtain hangs down. This metaphor effectively conveys the intensity and visual impact of the rainfall.

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  • 16. 

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

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The correct answer is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to non-human entities. In this sentence, the flowers are given the human quality of begging, which is not something that flowers can actually do. This personification helps to create a vivid and engaging image in the reader's mind.

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  • 17. 

    The ball was thrown like a bullet.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given sentence compares the way the ball was thrown to the speed and trajectory of a bullet. This comparison is made using the word "like," indicating a similarity between the two actions. This is an example of a simile, which is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."

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  • 18. 

    Fall leaves were scattered like confetti.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The phrase "Fall leaves were scattered like confetti" is an example of a simile. This is because it uses the word "like" to directly compare fall leaves to confetti, indicating a similarity between the two. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as". In this case, it is used to create a vivid image of the scene, emphasizing the abundance and scattered nature of the fall leaves.

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  • 19. 

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

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The correct answer is personification because it gives human-like qualities to the vines by describing them as having "green arms." This personification helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description of the scene.

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  • 20. 

    John's new car was a lemon.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The statement "John's new car was a lemon" is a metaphor because it is comparing John's new car to a lemon, implying that the car is defective or of poor quality. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things, highlighting a similarity between them. In this case, the comparison is made between the car and a lemon to convey the idea that the car is not functioning properly or is disappointing.

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  • 21. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? After Marshall climbed three flights of stairs, he had to sit down. He was a puffing steam engine.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The given statement "He was a puffing steam engine" is comparing Marshall's heavy breathing and exhaustion to that of a steam engine. This is an example of a metaphor, as it is a direct comparison without using "like" or "as".

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  • 22. 

    The idea was a fire in my head.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The phrase "a fire in my head" is not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a figurative comparison. It suggests that the idea was intense and consuming, just like a fire. This comparison between the idea and a fire is an example of a metaphor, where one thing is described in terms of another to create a vivid image or convey a deeper meaning.

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  • 23. 

    The truck groaned under the weight of its load.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The sentence "The truck groaned under the weight of its load" is an example of personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to non-human entities. In this case, the truck is being described as if it were a person, capable of groaning under the weight of its load. This personification helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description of the truck's struggle.

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  • 24. 

    Grandmother's dresser smelled like a rose garden.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The correct answer is simile because it compares the smell of the grandmother's dresser to a rose garden using the word "like". A simile is a figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two different things. In this case, the comparison is between the smell of the dresser and the pleasant fragrance of a rose garden.

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  • 25. 

    The rain puddled at the door and washed anyone who entered with its splatter.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The correct answer is personification because it gives human qualities to the rain puddle by saying that it "washed" anyone who entered with its splatter. This personification helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description of the rain puddle.

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  • 26. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? Shay ran in a relay race on Saturday. When it was over, her legs felt like lead.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given statement "her legs felt like lead" is a comparison between two things using the word "like," indicating a simile. It suggests that Shay's legs felt heavy and sluggish, similar to the weight and density of lead.

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  • 27. 

    The wide rock ledge was a safe harbor for the weary mountain climbers.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The given sentence uses the phrase "safe harbor" to describe the wide rock ledge. This is a metaphor because it compares the rock ledge to a harbor, suggesting that it provides safety and refuge for the tired mountain climbers, just like a harbor provides safety for ships.

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  • 28. 

    What is the figure of speech used here? The storm was a savage beast. 

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The given sentence compares the storm to a savage beast, implying that the storm is fierce, powerful, and uncontrollable. This is a metaphor because it is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as".

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  • 29. 

    The kitchen is the heart of my mother's home.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The sentence "The kitchen is the heart of my mother's home" is a metaphor because it is comparing the kitchen to the heart of a person. It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to convey the idea that the kitchen is a central and vital part of the home, just as the heart is essential for the functioning of the body.

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  • 30. 

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

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the train whistle is given the human characteristic of "screaming," which is an example of personification. Personification involves attributing human traits or actions to non-human entities.

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  • 31. 

    The day after the rain, the air was clean and fresh. A soft breeze carried the scent of lilacs.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    The phrase "A soft breeze carried the scent of lilacs" is an example of personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities or attributes. In this sentence, the breeze is given the human-like ability to carry the scent of lilacs, which is a sensory perception typically associated with humans.

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  • 32. 

    Big sisters are the crabgrass in the lawn of life.

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    The phrase "Big sisters are the crabgrass in the lawn of life" is an example of a metaphor because it compares big sisters to crabgrass without using “like” or “as.” In this case, the comparison between big sisters and crabgrass implies that big sisters can be persistent, invasive, and difficult to get rid of, just like crabgrass in a lawn.

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