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Figurative language

Quiz by Alynnnea Soterio

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  • Q1
    It uses words in their ordinary senses.
    Figurative Language
    Simile
    Literal Language
    Personification
    15s
  • Q2
    What is simile?
    Repeating the beginning of consonant sounds

    An exaggeration

    Comparing two things using 'like' and 'as'
    Comparing two things in a text
    15s
  • Q3
    What type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The stars danced in the midnight sky'?
    simile
    personification
    metaphor
    hyperbole
    15s
  • Q4
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'His words cut like a knife'?
    hyperbole
    metaphor
    simile
    personification
    15s
  • Q5
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse'?
    personification
    hyperbole
    simile
    metaphor
    15s
  • Q6
    What type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds'?
    Hyperbole
    Metaphor
    Personification
    Simile
    15s
  • Q7
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The car zoomed past like a bullet'?
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Personification
    Hyperbole
    15s
  • Q8

    What is Hyperbole?

    Repeating the beginning of consonant words

    Sarcasm

    Comparing two things without using as and like

    An exaggerated statement not to be taken seriously

    15s
  • Q9

    What is Metaphor?

    Repeating of consonant words

    Comparing two things using like and as

    Comparing two things without using like and as

    An exaggeration 

    15s
  • Q10

    What is Personification?

    Giving human qualities to objects or ideas

    It conveys the opposite of their literal meaning

    An exaggeration

    Words that makes a sound

    15s

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