1) What is a metaphor? a) Like or as b) Exaggeration c) Comparison d) Sound imitation 2) Identify the simile: a) He is a lion b) Quiet as a mouse c) The snow speaks d) Time is money 3) What does 'personification' mean? a) Human traits b) Sounds like c) Direct comparison d) Using 'like' 4) Which is an example of onomatopoeia? a) Buzz b) Silky c) Bright d) Happiness 5) Identify the alliteration: a) Big bully b) Quickly ran c) Sadly sobbed d) He is strong 6) What is hyperbole? a) Understatement b) Literal truth c) Exaggeration d) Comparison 7) Which is an example of irony? a) Saying 'Great!' when you're upset b) A cat named Dog c) A red apple d) Running quickly 8) What is an oxymoron? a) A long brief b) A true myth c) A real fantasy d) A small giant 9) Identify the euphemism: a) Passed away b) Fell down c) Lost the game d) Broke the vase 10) Which is an example of assonance? a) Fleet feet b) High hill c) Lost cost d) Right light

Figurative Language Quiz

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