Figurative langauge
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of alliteration?Mary had a little lambPeter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppersThe cat sat on the matSally sells seashells by the seashore30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?The wind blew softlyThe sun shone brightlyThe flowers bloomed beautifullyThe bees buzzed around the garden30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of metaphor?The world is a stageThe stage is bigThe play is longThe world is round30s
- Q4What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The stars danced in the night sky'?SimileMetaphorAlliterationPersonification30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?I might have a snackI'm so hungry I could eat a horseI like to eatI enjoy a good meal30s
- Q6What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?PersonificationMetaphorSimileHyperbole30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of imagery?The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the airI enjoyed a sweet treatI smelled something deliciousThe cookies were warm30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of figurative language?She has blue eyesHer eyes were bigHer eyes were as bright as the sunThe sun is hot30s
- Q9Which of the following is an example of personification?The wind whispered through the treesI walked through the windy forestThe trees swayed in the breezeI heard the wind blowing loudly30s
- Q10What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'He was as brave as a lion'?HyperboleOnomatopoeiaSimileMetaphor30s