Figurative Language QuestOnline version A quick tour of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole. by DEVI NOVITA KURNIAWATI 1 Which figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as' to compare something? a Personification b Simile c Hyperbole d Metaphor 2 Which line is a metaphor? a Her smile was bright. b The wind whispered. c Time is a thief. d Time flies when you're having fun. 3 Which sentence is an example of hyperbole? a The rain fell lightly. b I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. c She ran quickly. d He is tired. 4 Which line uses a simile? a He runs like the wind. b Her laughter was music. c The sun smiled. d The road was a river. 5 Which sentence is a metaphor? a The teacher spoke softly. b The classroom was loud. c The classroom was a zoo. d Kids rushed to class. 6 Which is an example of personification? a The night swallowed the sun. b The stars twinkle in the sky. c The river flows slowly. d The leaves fall in autumn. 7 Which line is a simile? a His bravery shocked everyone. b He stood his ground bravely. c As brave as a lion, he stood his ground. d The lion roared loudly. 8 Which sentence is a hyperbole? a It is raining. b I told you once. c She is tired. d I've told you a million times. 9 Which phrase personifies the wind? a The wind stopped. b The wind whispered. c The wind blew. d The wind was loud. 10 Which sentence is a metaphor? a Her voice was sweet. b Her voice is music. c Her voice sounds like music. d Her voice calmed the room. 11 Jdjdjjdb a Snnsns b Jsnsns c Bbn d Nnb
