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Figurative language

Quiz by Theresa Nead

Grade 7
English Language Arts
New York State Next Generation Standards

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  • Q1
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'The thunder roared across the sky'?
    personification
    metaphor
    simile
    hyperbole
    30s
    7R4
  • Q2
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'Her laughter filled the room like a melody'?
    hyperbole
    personification
    metaphor
    simile
    30s
    7R4
  • Q3
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'The flowers danced in the breeze'?
    personification
    simile
    metaphor
    hyperbole
    30s
    7R4
  • Q4
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks'?
    metaphor
    simile
    personification
    alliteration
    30s
    7R4
  • Q5
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'The world is a stage'?
    simile
    personification
    metaphor
    alliteration
    30s
    7R4
  • Q6
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'His voice was music to her ears'?
    simile
    alliteration
    personification
    metaphor
    30s
    7R4
  • Q7
    What figurative language technique is being used in the sentence 'His words were a soothing balm for her soul'?
    alliteration
    personification
    metaphor
    simile
    30s
    7R4
  • Q8
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'The wind howled angrily'?
    hyperbole
    personification
    metaphor
    simile
    30s
    7R4
  • Q9
    What figurative language technique is being used in the phrase 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'?
    hyperbole
    metaphor
    personification
    simile
    30s
    7R4
  • Q10
    What figurative language technique is being used in the sentence 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
    simile
    personification
    hyperbole
    metaphor
    30s
    7R4

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