Metaphors QuizOnline version Test your knowledge about metaphors with this quiz game! by Kenia Muñoz 1 What is a metaphor? a A type of poem. b A type of painting. c A figure of speech that compares two different things without using like or as. d A type of music. 2 Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a The sun is shining. b She runs as fast as a cheetah. c He is a bookworm. d Her heart is a fragile glass. 3 What does the metaphor 'time is money' mean? a Time is unpredictable. b Time is infinite. c Time is a currency. d Time is valuable and should not be wasted. 4 Which of the following is a metaphor for happiness? a She is on cloud nine. b The sun is shining. c She is jumping for joy. d He is as happy as a clam. 5 What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing? a To provide factual information. b To create vivid imagery and evoke emotions. c To confuse the reader. d To make the writing longer. 6 Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a Love is a battlefield. b The sky is blue. c He is as tall as a tree. d She sings like an angel. 7 What is the opposite of a metaphor? a A literal statement. b A hyperbole. c A simile. d A personification. 8 What is the metaphorical meaning of 'a broken heart'? a A heart that needs medical attention. b A heart that is physically broken. c Extreme sadness or emotional pain. d A heart made of glass. 9 What is the metaphorical meaning of 'a train wreck'? a A train that derails. b A sad situation. c Something that went very wrong. d A very hard situation. 10 Which of the following is a metaphor for intelligence? a The sun is shining. b He is a walking encyclopedia. c He is a bookworm. d She is as smart as a computer.
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