Froggy Jumps Figures of Speech QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of similes, metaphors, and more in this fun quiz game! by Sharmen Villarosa 1 What is a simile? a An exaggerated statement. b Attributing human traits to non-human things. c A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. 2 Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a He runs like the wind. b Time is a thief. c The thunder rumbled. 3 What does hyperbole mean? a An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. b A direct comparison. c A sound word. 4 What is irony? a A contrast between expectation and reality. b A sound effect. c A type of metaphor. 5 What is personification? a A type of simile. b Giving human traits to non-human entities. c An exaggerated statement. 6 Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a He is a shining star. b Buzz, hiss, or bang. c She is as brave as a lion. 7 What is the purpose of a simile? a To create vivid imagery through comparison. b To exaggerate a point. c To personify an object. 8 Which figure of speech uses extreme exaggeration? a Metaphor. b Hyperbole. c Simile. 9 What does it mean to use irony in writing? a To create a rhyme. b To convey a meaning opposite to the literal one. c To describe a sound. 10 Which figure of speech is often used in poetry? a Only simile. b All of the above (simile, metaphor, personification). c Only hyperbole.
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