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Figurative Language

Quiz by Naomi Nix

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of a simile?
    The wind whispered through the trees.
    Her smile was as bright as the sun.
    Time is a thief.
    The classroom was a zoo.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is an example of personification?
    It's raining cats and dogs.
    The flowers danced in the breeze.
    His words cut deeper than a knife.
    She sells seashells by the seashore.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following sentences uses hyperbole?
    The stars smiled down at us.
    The thunder grumbled like an old man.
    I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
    He was as brave as a lion.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the meaning of the metaphor in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?
    Time is measured by a clock.
    Time can steal moments from our lives.
    Time is a person who steals.
    Time can be saved for later.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?
    The wind howled through the night.
    His heart raced like a train.
    The moonlight shimmered on the water.
    Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The classroom was a zoo.'?
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Personification
    Onomatopoeia
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
    The sun set over the horizon.
    The wind sang a gentle song.
    The clock ticked loudly in the silence.
    Her laughter was music to my ears.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which sentence uses an idiom?
    She is as quick as a fox.
    The cake was a piece of art.
    It's raining cats and dogs.
    The car zoomed down the street.
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of figurative language is demonstrated in the phrase 'His words cut deeper than a knife.'?
    Metaphor
    Personification
    Hyperbole
    Simile
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of a simile?
    The world is my oyster.
    He runs like the wind.
    The stars danced in the night sky.
    She is a shining star.
    30s

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