Definitions
True/False
Types
Examples
Short answer
100
What is a word that sounds like what it is describing?
Onomatopoeia
100
The word "crash" is an example of a onomatopoeia. (If false tell what is wrong)
True
100
13. The sign read, “Mr. Frank’s Fantastic, Fabulous Fourth Graders.” A. Hyperbole B. Personification C. Alliteration D. Idiom
C. alliteration
100
"That hat looks like an old mushroom" is an example of ___?
simile
100
What is the meaning of simile?
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
200
Which figurative language attributes human characteristics to non-human things?
Personification
200
"The dog was sitting on the log on a morning full of fog" is an example of idiom. (If false tell what is wrong)
False it is an example of rhyme
200
18. “The stars shone like diamonds.” A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Onomatopoeia D. Personification
A simile
200
"It is raining cats and dogs" is an example of a ___?
Idiom
200
What is the difference between a rhyme and an alliteration?
The difference is that rhyme is the same sound at the end of a word and alliteration is the same sound at the beginning of a word.
300
This figurative language is a statement that stretches the truth and isn't to be taken seriously.
Hyperbole
300
"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of personification. (If false tell what is wrong)
True
300
The bell went ding dong.” A. Hyperbole B. Idiom C. Onomatopoeia D. Metaphor
C. onomatopoeia
300
"The room is a steamy sauna" is a ___?
metaphor
300
Give two different idioms and the meaning of each.
answer will vary/teacher determines if correct
400
This type of figurative language has two meanings, the literal and the intended meanings.
Idiom
400
"The blue, crystal sea shimmered as I set on the beach" is an example of alliteration. (If false tell what is wrong)
False it is an example of imagery
400
Her eyes are deep blue oceans.” A. Simile B. Personification C. Onomatopoeia D. Metaphor
D. Metaphor
400
"The sun smiled down on us while at the beach" is ___?
Personification
400
What does hyperbole mean and what is an example?
Hyperbole is the exaggeration of a statement. Example will vary/teacher determines if correct.
500
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" and a metaphor shows the comparison by stating that one thing is the other with no "like" or "as".
500
"The slippery snake slide towards Susan" is an example of a metaphor. (If false tell what is wrong)
False it is an example of alliteration
500
20. “John likes cheeseburgers.” A. Personification B. Simile C. Idiom D. None of the above
D. None of the above
500
To those who have hurt me by calling me a name You are a "thorn" To those who make fun and make me feel shame you are a "thorn" This is an example of ___?
Symbolism
500
Give an example of a simile and then change it to create a metaphor.
Answers will vary/teacher determines if correct
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