Identify Figurative Language I
Ellie doesn’t socialize much and is a hermit.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
B. Metaphor
Mother told me to keep my trap shut about Dad’s birthday present.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Alliteration
B. Idiom
C. Metaphor
B. Idiom
Middle School is a rollercoaster full of twists and turns.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Onomatopoeia
B. Metaphor
Ken’s explanation was as clear as dirt.
What does the simile in this sentence emphasize?
A. Ken has a very clear explanation.
B. Ken’s explanation was unclear.
C. Ken does not have an explanation
B. Ken’s explanation was unclear.
When it came to signing up for cheerleading tryouts, Kathy had second thoughts and went home.
What does the idiom in this sentence emphasize?
A. Kathy is a talented cheerleader.
B. Kathy decided not to try out.
C. Kathy already made the team.
B. Kathy decided not to try out.
Brad thinks life is like a dream.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Alliteration
B. Personification
C. Simile
C. Simile
My new golden retriever is cunning, clever, and crafty.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Alliteration
Personification
Onomatopoeia
A. Alliteration
I couldn’t make it to the basketball game because Mr. Benton assigned a ton of homework.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
A. Hyperbole
Our new computer cost a bazillion dollars.
What does the hyperbole in this sentence emphasize?
A. The family bought a new computer.
B. The new computer was inexpensive.
C. The new computer was expensive.
C. The new computer was expensive.
Right before the game, Brad noticed the shooting guard was as tall as a tree. He decided to sit this one out.
What is emphasized with the simile in this sentence?
A. Brad was intimated by the height of the shooting guard.
B. Brad’s favorite sport is basketball.
C. Brad is a spoilsport and should go home.
A. Brad was intimated by the height of the shooting guard.
The mirror is Greg’s best friend.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Personification
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Idiom
A. Personification
The sky darkened, and before long the rain was singing a tune on our back porch.
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Alliteration
C. Personification
C. Personification
The ocean screamed my name, so I had to jump in.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Metaphor
B. Idiom
C. Personification
C. Personification
As Tina and Jose watched the race, they realized it was down to the wire.
What is emphasized with the idiom in this sentence?
A. Tina and Jose like watching races.
B. A car in the race was about to crash.
C. The race will be ending soon.
C. The race will be ending soon.
The earthquake rumbled the foundation of the condo.
What does the onomatopoeia in this sentence emphasize?
A. The size of the house.
B. The sound of the earthquake.
C. The location of the earthquake.
B. The sound of the earthquake.
Dr. Discord growled at his patients.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Personification
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Simile
B. Onomatopoeia
Jake’s car goes faster than the speed of light.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Hyperbole
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
A. Hyperbole
When I asked my mother if I could go to the mall, my voice was as sweet as sugar.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
The lawnmower coughed and coughed as the key was turned, and failed to start up properly.
What is emphasized with the personification in this sentence?
A. he lawnmower was easy to start.
B. The lawnmower would never work again.
C. The lawnmower will need to be fixed.
C. The lawnmower will need to be fixed.
Benji barked at the baker, but then backed up and hid in the corner.
What does the alliteration in this sentence emphasize?
A. Benji barked, but was intimidated by the baker.
B. Benji barked, and was about to bite the baker.
C. The baker was rude, and hurt Benji’s feelings.
A. Benji barked, but was intimidated by the baker.
Matilda will die if she doesn’t get a new cell phone for her birthday.
Which figurative language device is being used?
Hyperbole
Bang! Bob busted the tree limb with his bat.
Which TWO figurative language devices are being used here?
Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
Because my best friend Mike was not in school, the day went on forever.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Hyperbole
When Mrs. Fisher asked Drake to answer the math question, he drew a blank.
What is emphasized with the idiom in this sentence?
Drake does not know the answer to the math question.
Taylor’s attitude toward gambling is “a bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.”
What is emphasized with the idiom in this sentence?
A. Taylor loves to gamble.
B. Taylor does not like to gamble.
C. Taylor would like to purchase two birds.
B. Taylor does not like to gamble.