Figurative Language 1
Figurative Language 2
Figurative Language 3
Figurative Language 4
Figurative Language 5
True or False
100
I waited in line for a million hours until it was my turn.
hyperbole
100
You are the sun, moon, and stars to me.
metaphor
100
The curtains in the window are waving hello to us.
personification
100
My life is an open book; I have no secrets.
metaphor
100
My parents are too strict; my house is a prison.
metaphor
100
Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally.
TRUE
200
The tree branches danced in the wind.
personification
200
I was so hungry, I even ate the plate.
hyperbole
200
The car was as fast as a jet soaring through the sky.
simile
200
My hair would not cooperate this morning.
personification
200
The sweet signs showed up everywhere.
alliteration
200
A simile and a metaphor both compare two unlike things.
TRUE
300
The drums were like a thunderstorm.
simile
300
He is a library of information about athletes.
metaphor
300
Her eyes twinkled like stars.
simile
300
She walked in the room like a supermodel on a catwalk.
simile
300
He strolled around the school as slowly as a snail stuck in molasses
simile
300
Reynolds Middle School has 11, 253 6th graders.
FALSE
400
There were a million people in line in front of me to see the new Avengers movie
hyperbole
400
a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"
simile
400
The bees buzzed around the flowers.
onomatopoeia
400
Her smile was like a vitamin for his heart.
simile
400
The fireworks boomed in the distance.
onomatopoeia
400
"I am on cloud 9" is an idiom.
This expression means that you are happy or excited.
TRUE
500
The computer stared at me while a put off doing my homework.
personification
500
Now that you are the boss, you are in the spotlight.
idiom
500
My sore feet were begging me to take a break.
personification
500
Their friendship is a rollercoaster ride.
metaphor
500
I'd rather take baths with a man-eating shark than do my homework.
hyperbole
500
"I read a chapter in my book last night."
This is an example of a HYPERBOLE.
FALSE
600
Her laughter was like a warm blanket or a familiar song.
Simile
600
Don't jump the gun. Let's ask her why she didn't show up first.
Idiom
600
Now that you know how important it is you're changing your tune.
Idiom
600
This car goes faster than the speed of light.
Hyperbole
600
Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.
Metaphor
600
"6th grade ELA is the best class in the world."
This is an example of personification.
FALSE
700
Go on... Give it a shot!
idiom
700
If I can't get a Smartphone, I will die.
Hyperbole
700
He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice.
metaphor
700
Sorry I'm late. The meeting slipped my mind.
Idiom
700
Time after time, I tip-toe around my feelings.
Alliteration
700
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of an idiom.
TRUE
800
There was a small crowd at last night's Yankee game.
Oxymoron
800
There was deafening silence when Jack's mother yelled at him in front of the entire school.
Oxymoron
800
What does the idiom "back to the drawing board" mean?
Back to the drawing board - Come up with a new plan
800
Being struck by lightning is a really shocking experience.
pun
800
Pamela played with the playful puppy.
alliteration
800
"I have a white car" is an LITERAL statement.
TRUE
900
What does the idiom "Sally spilled the beans when the principal questioned her on the incident during lunch." mean?
Spill the beans - reveal secret information
900
My teeth chattered as I stood in the snow.
onomatopoeia
900
What does the idiom "She was as cool as a cucumber when her mom was questioning her about the vase she accidentally broke when she was chasing her brother through the house."
Cool as a cucumber - Calm, not hot
900
What does the idiom "Let's hit the sack, we have a long day tomorrow" mean?
Hit the sack - go to sleep
900
Pun
900
"I like pizza with extra cheese."
This is an example of a simile.
FALSE