Froggy Jumps Figurative Language PracticeOnline version Test your knowledge of figurative language with this fun quiz game! by Cana Wilson 1 I have died every day waiting for you a simile b hyperbole c metaphor 2 The carved pumpkin smiled at me a metaphor b hyperbole c personification 3 The flowers begged for water a hyperbole b personification c simile 4 You are the light in my life. a hyperbole b metaphor c alliteration 5 The muscles on his arms are strong as iron bands a simile b metaphor c personification 6 The wind howled. a simile b hyperbole c personification 7 I have a million things to do a hyperbole b simile c alliteration 8 He's a dull blade a personification b metaphor c simile 9 What is a simile? a A form of personification. b A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. c A type of metaphor. 10 Which of these is an example of personification? a The wind whispered through the trees. b He ran like the wind. c The stars danced in the sky. 11 What does hyperbole mean? a Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally. b A direct statement of fact. c A subtle comparison. 12 Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'Time is a thief.' a Time is compared to a thief. b Time is a precious resource. c Time is running fast. 13 What is the purpose of alliteration? a To exaggerate for effect. b To compare two unlike things. c To create rhythm and musicality in language. 14 Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia? a The bees buzzed around the garden. b The sun is shining brightly. c She is as brave as a lion. 15 What is the effect of using figurative language? a It makes writing more complex. b It simplifies the language. c It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity. 16 She is as sweet as sugar a personification b hyperbole c simile 17 The alarm clock yelled at me to wake up a simile b personification c hyperbole 18 The stairs groaned as the man walked down them a personification b hyperbole c simile 19 I've waited at this bus stop forever! a hyperbole b metaphor c alliteration 20 The students stampeded to study hall a hyperbole b simile c alliteration 21 He is a nightowl a personification b metaphor c simile 22 The cookie jar was calling my name a simile b personification c metaphor 23 Her long hair was like a waterfall a simile b metaphor c personification 24 "Whoosh!" the volleyball flew over the net a onomatopoeia b hyperbole c alliteration 25 I drank like 60 gallons of water today a hyperbole b simile c metaphor
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