Figurative Language ChallengeOnline version Fun 5th-grade figurative language quiz by Pu Meh 1 Which figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things? a Metaphor b Hyperbole c Simile d Personification 2 What is a metaphor example? a Time is a thief b Time says hello c Time runs fast like a clock d Time is like a thief 3 Which phrase gives an object human traits, like 'the wind whispered'? a Alliteration b Hyperbole c Personification d Onomatopoeia 4 Which device uses sound effects words like buzz, hiss, or bang? a Onomatopoeia b Metaphor c Alliteration d Irony 5 Which is an example of alliteration? a Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers b Her heart was a drum c The sun is a bright ball d The wind whispered softly 6 Which is an idiom meaning 'to become very tired'? a Hit the jackpot b Run out of steam c Break the ice d Over the moon 7 Which statement is an example of hyperbole? a I could eat a mountain of pizza b The room was quiet c She smiled gently d The rain fell lightly 8 Which line uses imagery to create a mental picture? a He ran fast b The roasted chicken steamed with garlic and herbs, filling the kitchen with aroma c The clock is loud d The door opened 9 Which device is used when a person refers to something famous to make a point? a Personification b Irony c Metaphor d Allusion 10 Which is an example of a simile? a Her smile shadowed the room b Her smile was as bright as the sun c Her smile was the sun d Her laugh roared 11 What is a oxymoron a I don’t know b A group of words that have different meanings c Things that are the same d Word all jambled
New game