Literary Devices QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia! by Nakeeta Dasilva 1 What is a simile? a Giving human traits to non-human things. b A word that imitates a sound. c A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. d A direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'. 2 Which of the following is an example of personification? a He ran like the wind. b The wind whispered through the trees. c The stars twinkled in the night sky. d The clock ticked loudly. 3 What does onomatopoeia refer to? a A type of metaphor. b A comparison using 'like'. c Words that imitate sounds. d Describing feelings in poetry. 4 Which sentence contains a metaphor? a He is as brave as a lion. b Time is a thief. c The cat meowed softly. d The leaves danced in the wind. 5 Identify the simile in this sentence: 'She swims like a fish.' a a fish. b She swims. c She swims fast. d 'like a fish' 6 What is personification used for? a To describe a scene vividly. b To give human qualities to non-human things. c To compare two unlike things. d To create sound effects in writing. 7 Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia? a Buzz. b Crash. c Beautiful. d Splash. 8 What is the main purpose of a metaphor? a To express emotions. b To describe actions vividly. c To create sound effects. d To compare two unlike things directly. 9 Which phrase is an example of personification? a The sun is bright. b The clouds are fluffy. c The sun smiled down on us. d The day is long. 10 Which literary device is used in 'The thunder rumbled'? a Personification. b Metaphor. c Simile. d Onomatopoeia.
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