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Figurative langauge

Quiz by Eva Hu

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
    Mary had a little lamb
    Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
    The cat sat on the mat
    Sally sells seashells by the seashore
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
    The wind blew softly
    The sun shone brightly
    The flowers bloomed beautifully
    The bees buzzed around the garden
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is an example of metaphor?
    The world is a stage
    The stage is big
    The play is long
    The world is round
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
    Simile
    Metaphor
    Alliteration
    Personification
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
    I might have a snack
    I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
    I like to eat
    I enjoy a good meal
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?
    Personification
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of imagery?
    The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air
    I enjoyed a sweet treat
    I smelled something delicious
    The cookies were warm
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
    She has blue eyes
    Her eyes were big
    Her eyes were as bright as the sun
    The sun is hot
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of personification?
    The wind whispered through the trees
    I walked through the windy forest
    The trees swayed in the breeze
    I heard the wind blowing loudly
    30s
  • Q10
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'He was as brave as a lion'?
    Hyperbole
    Onomatopoeia
    Simile
    Metaphor
    30s

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