Figurative Language Quiz
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- Q1
What is figurative language?
Language that is meant to be taken literally
Language that uses figures of speech to create a more vivid and imaginative image
Language that is used only in poetry
30s - Q2
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
She danced like a ballerina
The wind howled through the trees
The sun is a yellow ball in the sky
30s - Q3
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
His heart was racing like a cheetah
Her voice was music to my ears
The stars twinkled like diamonds
30s - Q4
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The sunflower turned its head towards the sun
The tree branches danced in the wind like a ballerina.
The engine roared to life.
30s - Q5
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
I've told you a million times to clean your room
She has eyes like the ocean
The dog is as big as a house
30s - Q6
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
The cat chased the mouse through the house
The sun is shining brightly in the sky
30s - Q7
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
The bee buzzed by my ear.
The leaves rustled in the wind
The lightning lit up the sky.
30s - Q8
Which of the following is an example of irony?
A fire station burning down
A comedian telling a sad story
A chef burning dinner
30s - Q9
Which of the following is an example of a pun?
I'm on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
30s - Q10
Which of the following is an example of imagery?
The sunset painted the sky with hues of orange and pink, and the clouds looked like cotton candy
The sunset was like a painting
The sunset was beautiful
30s