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Figurative language

Quiz by H. Ikner

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
    The book is placed on the table
    The clouds were fluffy pillows in the sky
    She ran fast to catch the bus
    The tree has green leaves
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the phrase 'time flies' represent in figurative language?
    Personification
    Hyperbole
    Metaphor
    Simile
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is an example of a simile?
    Her laughter was like music to my ears
    The dog barked loudly
    The flower bloomed in the spring
    The sun is a yellow ball in the sky
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The wind whispered secrets'?
    Metaphor
    Hyperbole
    Personification
    Simile
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
    The car zoomed down the highway
    The stars twinkle in the night sky
    The world is a stage
    The raindrops fell gently on the roof
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'He is as brave as a lion'?
    Hyperbole
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Personification
    30s
  • Q7
    Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The moon was a ghostly galleon'?
    Personification
    Simile
    Metaphor
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q8
    Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The thunder growled angrily'?
    Hyperbole
    Simile
    Metaphor
    Personification
    30s
  • Q9
    Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine'?
    Simile
    Hyperbole
    Metaphor
    Personification
    30s
  • Q10
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
    Metaphor
    Hyperbole
    Simile
    Personification
    30s

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