Chinook
Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he could, but his armor creaked with every step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn't easy. The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas knew it could breath fire.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. idiom
b. alliteration
c. simile
d. metaphor
c. simile
A we walked along the beach we could feel the soft, warm sand under our feet and hear the waves whispering their secrets to the shore. Dad whistled a happy tune and I realized that there was nowhere on earth I would rather be.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. idiom
b. personification
c. hyperbole
d. metaphor
b. personification
We went to the movies last night. The line to get tickets was a thousand miles long and we thought we wouldn't get in. Mom kept saying that we should have bought tickets online. It worked out okay though. W finally got tickets and the movie was great!
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. metaphor
b. onomatopoeia
c. hyperbole
d. alliteration
c. hyperbole
Isabel has been impossible since she became the class president. She thinks her ideas are better than everyone else's and won't listen to anyone. If she doesn't get off her high horse, even her friends will stop talking to her.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. idiom
D. personification
c. idiom
"What on earth are you doing, Emily?" asked Cody as he walked into the kitchen.
"I'm making a volcano for the science fair, want to give me a hand?"
"Sure, what do you need?"
"Pour some baking soda into that cup."
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. metaphor
b. personification
c. idiom
d. simile
c. idiom
Lucy looked glumly around her room. Clothes were scattered everywhere. There were dirty dishes on her desk, craft supplies on the floor, and the book shelf was a mess. The place was pigsty and it was going to take her all day to clean it up.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. idiom
b. simile
c. metaphor
d. personification
c. metaphor
"These muffins are amazing!" declared Mrs. Jenkins.
"Yes," replied Mr. Trapp. "Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask."
"Then I will certainly do that. I'd love to make them for the bake sale next week."
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. metaphor
b. onomatopoeia
c. hyperbole
d. alliteration
d. alliteration
Ana couldn't tell she wasn't in Chicago anymore the minute she stepped off the plane. The airport was a sauna and everyone was speaking in Spanish. It was confusing at first, and a little scary too, but then she heard her grandma's voice calling her name.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. hyperbole
D. alliteration
B. metaphor
It was a dark and eerie night. The moon hid fearfully behind the clouds and no star dared to shine. Few people ventured out on such an ominous evening. Yet one man stood alone on the empty street.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. alliteration
b. personification
c. hyperbole
d. metaphor
b. personification
I'm sorry I was late for school, but it really wasn't my fault. First, my alarm didn't go off in time and then it took my mom about a million years to make my breakfast. Then I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it. Then I couldn't find my homework!
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. hyperbole
b. simile
c. idiom
d. alliteration
a. hyperbole
Everyone at the picnic was having a wonderful time! The little kids were splashing in the wading pool while the bigger kids splattered each other with water balloons. The grownups chattered happily while the hotdogs sizzled on the grill.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. idiom
b. onomatopoeia
c. hyperbole
d. metaphor
b. onomatopoeia
Oh, Esmeralda, you are surely the most beautiful maiden in all the land. Your hair cascades to your shoulders like a river and your eyes are like the deep, blue lakes of Avandar. How happy I would be to feel your ruby-red lips upon my cheek, if only for a moment.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. hyperbole
d. personification
a. simile
Keisha could barely see in the dim light of the attic.The old floor boards creaked under her feet as she shuffled toward the pile of dusty boxes in the corner. Fortunately, the box on top was not heavy; she could hear the contents rattling around inside.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. metaphor
b. alliteration
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
d. onomatopoeia
At the talent show Todd told jokes, Amelia did gymnastics, Penelope played the piano, William sang a rap song, and the Olson sisters did a lively dance. Everyone said it was huge success.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. alliteration
b. metaphor
c. hyperbole
d. personification
a. alliteration
Mr. Tuttle is the strictest teacher in the school. You can't go out for recess until you finished all of your work and he never allows talking in class unless you are answering a question. He also gives us tons of homework that takes forever to finish.
Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?
a. metaphor
b. hyperbole
c. simile
d. personification
b. hyperbole