Similes
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What figurative language is used?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Idiom
B. Simile
“Time is a thief.”
What does this metaphor mean?
A. Time steals moments quickly
B. Time is dangerous
C. Time is slow
D. Time is a person
A. Time steals moments quickly
“The wind howled through the trees.”
What is being personified?
A. Trees
B. Wind
C. Animals
D. People
B. Wind
“I’ve told you a million times.”
This is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Idiom
D. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
“It’s raining cats and dogs.”
What does the idiom mean?
A. Animals are falling
B. It’s raining lightly
C. It’s raining very hard
D. It’s not raining
C. It’s raining very hard
Which sentence contains a simile?
A. The classroom was a zoo.
B. He ran like the wind.
C. The wind whispered secrets.
D. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
B. He ran like the wind.
Which sentence is a metaphor?
A. She is as busy as a bee.
B. The clouds danced in the sky.
C. He is a shining star.
D. He eats like a pig.
C. He is a shining star.
Which sentence uses personification?
A. The sun smiled down on us.
B. The dog barked loudly.
C. The rain fell hard.
D. The book was heavy.
A. The sun smiled down on us.
Which sentence is hyperbole?
A. The test was tough.
B. I waited forever in line.
C. The wind whispered.
D. She is a night owl.
B. I waited forever in line.
“Break a leg” means:
A. Be careful
B. Good luck
C. Stop running
D. Calm down
B. Good luck
“Her voice was like velvet.” The simile compares her voice to:
A. Something soft and smooth
B. Something loud
C. Something cold
D. Something heavy
A. Something soft and smooth
“The classroom was an oven.” This metaphor suggests the classroom was:
A. Noisy
B. Very hot
C. Very cold
D. Very dark
B. Very hot
“The leaves danced across the yard.”
What human action is given to the leaves?
A. Singing
B. Dancing
C. Running
D. Laughing
B. Dancing
“He was so tired he could sleep for a year.”
What does this hyperbole mean?
A. He will sleep for a year
B. He is extremely tired
C. He is lazy
D. He likes naps
B. He is extremely tired
“Spill the beans” means:
A. Make a mess
B. Tell a secret
C. Cook dinner
D. Drop food
B. Tell a secret
In the sentence, “The idea spread through the classroom like wildfire,” what does the simile suggest?
A. The idea was dangerous
B. The idea spread quickly and excitedly
C. The idea caused destruction
D. The idea was confusing
B. The idea spread quickly and excitedly
“Her determination was a locked door—no one could break it.” What is the metaphor comparing determination to?
A. Something impossible to understand
B. Something strong and unbreakable
C. Something that needs a key
D. Something dangerous
B. Something strong and unbreakable
“The storm clouds marched across the sky with purpose.” What human quality is given to the clouds?
A. Anger
B. Movement with intention
C. Fear
D. Happiness
B. Movement with intention
“I had so much homework I could build a mountain out of it.” What does this hyperbole emphasize?
A. The homework is heavy
B. The homework is messy
C. There is an overwhelming amount of homework
D. The homework is confusing
C. There is an overwhelming amount of homework
“She finally broke the ice during the meeting.” What does the idiom mean?
A. She literally broke something
B. She made the room cold
C. She started a conversation and made people feel comfortable
D. She ended the meeting
C. She started a conversation and made people feel comfortable
Why might an author use personification in the sentence, “The old house groaned under the weight of the storm”?
B. To create a vivid, dramatic mood
In the metaphor “His words were daggers,” what connotation does “daggers” create?
A. His words were sharp and hurtful
B. His words were confusing
C. His words were quiet
D. His words were helpful
A. His words were sharp and hurtful
Which sentence contains both a metaphor and personification?
A. The moon was a silver coin, smiling down at us.
B. He ran like a cheetah when the bell rang.
C. The classroom buzzed like a hive.
D. Her backpack weighed a ton.
A. The moon was a silver coin, smiling down at us.
Which figurative device is used in the sentence, “The truth hit me like a ton of bricks”?
A. Hyperbole only
B. Simile only
C. Simile and hyperbole
D. Metaphor
C. Simile and hyperbole
“Hope fluttered in her chest like a trapped bird.”
What does this figurative language MOST suggest?
A. She was scared
B. She was excited but nervous
C. She was angry
D. She was tired
B. She was excited but nervous