1) Which of the following are examples of similes? a) The silence greeted her when she opened the classroom door. b) The classroom was as quiet as a funeral home. c) The classroom was completely silent. d) The class were behaving like their mouths had been glued shut. 2) Which of the following are examples of metaphors? a) He had a lot of revision to complete. b) He had a mountain of revision. c) The revision guide was a comfort blanket in confusing times. d) The revision guide was as much use as a chocolate fireguard. 3) Which of the following are examples of personification? a) The wind and rain teamed up to tap out a punishing rhythm on the roof above. b) The kettle immediately sprang to life. c) The kite danced through the sky. d) From the outside, the house appeared depressed. 4) Which of the following are examples of alliteration? a) The warriors waded through the stagnant water. b) The cuckoo clock called out the hour. c) The sun beamed from its lofty perch. d) The birds set off as one. 5) Which of the following contain examples of onomatopoeia? a) On the riverbank, the ducks were quacking loudly. b) The kettle hissed and spat on the stove. c) With a soft whispering caress, the warm breeze enveloped the beach. d) The wind and rain teamed up to tap out a punishing rhythm on the roof above.

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