Examples of figurative language in fairy tales.
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- Q1From the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood', what does the phrase 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' mean?A sheepish wolf who is afraid of confrontation.A shepherd who is afraid of wolves.A wolf disguised as a sheep.A person or thing that appears friendly or harmless but is actually dangerous.20s
- Q2In which fairy tale does the character use the phrase 'Fee fi fo fum'?Snow WhiteCinderellaRapunzelJack and the Beanstalk30s
- Q3In which fairy tale does the character say 'quack quack'?RapunzelThe Ugly DucklingCinderellaSnow White15s
- Q4Which of the following is a simile example from a fairy tale?Her hair was red like a rose.Her hair was as red as a blazing fire.She had fiery red hair.She had long and red hair.20s
- Q5From the fairy tale 'Rapunzel', what does the phrase 'let down your hair' mean today?To use hair as a rope for climbing.To have long and beautiful hair.To reveal one's true self or emotions.To literally lower your hair from a window.20s
- Q6Hyperbole: In which fairy tale does a princess sleep for a hundred years?Sleeping BeautyCinderellaSnow WhiteRapunzel15s
- Q7In the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs', what does the phrase 'huff and puff' mean?To become angry or upset.To make a great effort or exert force.To blow air gently through the mouth.To inflate something with air.20s
- Q8Hyperbole: Which fairy tale features a character who can spin straw into gold?RumpelstiltskinRapunzelCinderellaSleeping Beauty15s
- Q9In the fairy tale 'Cinderella', which character is described as 'as mean as a snake'?The Ugly StepsistersThe Evil StepmotherFairy GodmotherPrince Charming20s
- Q10In the fairy tale 'Cinderella', what does the phrase 'to turn into a pumpkin' mean?To go from a magical or extraordinary state to a normal or ordinary state.To have a strong liking for pumpkin.To transform into a literal pumpkin.To acquire a pumpkin as a possession.20s
- Q11In the fairy tale 'Snow White', what transformation happens to the Evil Queen?She transforms into an old hag.She transforms into a fairy godmother.She transforms into a talking mirror.She transforms into a beautiful princess.20s
- Q12In the fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast', which character is described as 'as gentle as a lamb'?BelleMauriceGastonLumière15s
- Q13In the fairytale 'Snow White', which of the following is an example of personification?The seven dwarfsThe poisoned appleThe mirror on the wallThe evil queen20s
- Q14In which fairy tale does the character say 'ribbit ribbit'?RapunzelThe Frog PrinceSnow WhiteCinderella15s
- Q15In the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', what does the phrase 'magic beans' mean?Something that appears ordinary but has hidden potential or power.Beans that are actually made of magic.Beans that grow into giant beanstalks.Beans used in potions and spells.20s