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Personification and Hyperbole Activity

Quiz by Emily Watson

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  • Q1
    Which is not an example of Hyperbole.
    She is as thin as a toothpick!
    I've told you a million times!
    His brain is the size of a pea!
    I had way too much to eat!
    30s
  • Q2
    Is saying to have a ton of homework an example of a hyperbole?
    Yes
    Sometimes
    No
    30s
  • Q3
    Which is not an example of Personification.
    The last piece of pie was calling my name.
    The sun felt warm on the child's face.
    Lightning danced across the sky.
    My alarm clock yells at me every morning.
    30s
  • Q4
    Read this poem, which lines have an example of Personification?
    Question Image
    2, 3 and 5
    3, 4 and 5
    1, 3, and 6
    3, 4, and 6
    30s
  • Q5
    Which song doesn't have an example of hyperbole in it?
    "Cry me a river"
    "Love the way you lie"
    "You belong with me"
    "California Gurls"
    30s
  • Q6
    Why do authors use Hyperbole in their writing?
    To confuse you
    To add drama and comedy to a situation
    To express their feelings toward a topic
    30s
  • Q7
    An inherent aspect of all forms of literature is the definition for what?
    Literary elements
    Hyperbole
    Simile
    Personification
    30s
  • Q8
    True of false: personification can be used to attract a younger audience.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q9
    Why do authors use personification in their writing?
    To fool the audience into believing that objects can actually fly, talk, etc.
    Establishes mood and build imagery
    To sound boring
    To sound immature
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is the use hyperbole and personification important for literature
    It keeps the readers engaged and look at your writing in a different way.
    It's not important
    To make your writing seem longer
    To sound more clever and wise
    30s

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