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Similes and metaphors

Quiz by Lisa Monzillo

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  • Q1
    Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
    The world is my oyster.
    The clouds floated in the sky like cotton candy.
    Life is a journey.
    He has a heart of gold.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a metaphor?
    She sings like a bird.
    Time is a thief that steals our moments.
    The waves crashed like thunder.
    He is as brave as a lion.
    30s
  • Q3
    What do we call a figure of speech that means something different from the literal meaning of the words?
    Simple language.
    Figurative language.
    Technical language.
    Literal language.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
    She dances as gracefully as a swan.
    Her laughter was music to my ears.
    He swims like a fish.
    The stars are like diamonds in the sky.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following best defines a metaphor?
    A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another.
    A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
    A type of rhyme in poetry.
    A description of real events.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
    Her voice was sweet like honey.
    The homework was a mountain of tasks.
    The wind howled like a wolf.
    He is a giant among men.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following statements is a metaphor?
    The sky looked like a painting.
    She ran as fast as lightning.
    His idea was a breath of fresh air.
    The classroom was a zoo during recess.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?
    A simile compares two things directly.
    A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' in its comparison.
    A metaphor always uses 'like'.
    A simile is a longer phrase than a metaphor.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of a simile?
    The world is a stage.
    Time is a thief.
    Her smile was like the sunshine.
    He is a rock.
    30s

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