Figurative Language Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Figurative Language
Preview:
The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
A. personification
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. hyperbole
D. personification
I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.
A. alliteration
B. repetition
C. idiom
D. hyperbole
“I am as hungry as a bear!” The kind of figurative language used here is _______
A. simile and personification
B. personification
C. simile
D. metaphor
BAM! The door shut behind me.
A. onomatopoeia
B. personification
C. simile
D. idiom
What’s the meaning of this personification?
“The camera loves me!”
A. Photography is one of my hobbies.
B. I own an expensive camera.
C. Photos of me are always really good.
D. I like to visit art museums.
Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.
A. Alliteration
B. Idiom
C. Hyperbole
D. Onomatopoeia
“Crack” went the bat as the pitcher hit a home run.
A. Idiom
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Alliteration
D. Oxymoron
The water was a glove that enveloped the swimmer’s body.
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Metaphor
“The stars will cry.” The kind of figurative language used here is _______
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Onomatopoeia
What’s the meaning of this metaphor?
“After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area.”
A. Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.
B. Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.
C. Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.
D. After the game, a tornado hit.
“The raindrops danced on the tabletop.” The kind of figurative language used here is _______
A. alliteration
B. simile
C. personification
D. idiom
“The last day of school is like a day at the beach – easy and relaxing.” The kind of figurative language used here is _______
A. personification
B. hyperbole
C. metaphor
D. simile
“Time flies by!” The kind of figurative language used here is _______
A. idiom
B. simile
C. onomatopoeia
D. metaphor
