Figurative Language Quiz

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Figurative Language Quiz

Definitions of Alliteration, Similes and Metaphors, Personification, Connotation and Imagery

A metaphor is a comparison where we say that one thing IS something else. (1 point) True False

Another example of a simile is: "The boys dove on the ball like angry dogs snarling for a bone." (1 point) True False

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (1 point) True False

"Her hair is as shiny as ebony" is an example of a metaphor. (1 point) True False

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. (1 point) true false

Imagery is the term given to the whole way in which the poet conveys the images he is creating to his or her reader. (1 point) True False

Connotation is an important aspect of poetry because it combines the dictionary meaning of a word with the experience of the poet and the experience of the reader. (1 point) True False

An example of a simile is: "I really do like ice cream" (1 point) True False

Before the movie began, I told the student to "hit the lights". This is an example of a ________________. (1 point) hyperbole personification simile idiom onomatopeoia

The sign read, "Mr. Soinila Fantastic, Fabulous Fourth Graders"! This is an example of _______________. (1 point) hyperbole personification alliteration idiom onomatopeoia

Imagery is the term given to a comparison beginning with "like" or "as". (1 point) True False

The eagle flew down and scooped up the trout in its talons. This is an example of _________________. (1 point) hyperbole personification simile idiom onomatopeoia

A simile is a comparison using the words LIKE or AS. (1 point) True False

A figure of speech is known as an idiom. (1 point) True False

"The fog crept on little cat feet" can also be an example of personification. (1 point) True False

This is the giving of human qualities to non-human things. (1 point) hyperbole personification simile idiom onomatopeoia

"The fog crept on little cat feet" is an example of a metaphor. (1 point) True False

Personification is the name given to the term which describes giving non-living entities the qualities of a living thing. (1 point) True False

Creeping silently up the hill the sentry failed to spot the enemy. The "s" sound in this sentence is an example of a metaphor. (1 point) True False

The students were like ants crowded around the pizza box. This is an example of a simile. (1 point) True False

Snap, crackle, and pop are examples of this. (1 point) hyperbole personification simile idiom onomatopeoia

" He is a strong as an ox" is an example of a simile. (1 point) True False

"The darkness is all around us." is an example of a metaphor. (1 point) True False

Personification is when you make a strong exaggeration. (1 point) True False

The curious cat crept towards the mouse hole. The repetition of the "c" sounds is a simile. (1 point) True False

An example of alliteration is: "Silently, softly the swans swam on the lake." (1 point) True False

Onomatopeoia is word that sounds like what it means   True False  (1 point)

I was so embarrassed that I wanted to die is an example of a .... Choose all that apply. (1 point) personification metaphor hyperbole simile idiom

Personification is the name given to a term describing the giving of living qualities to non-living things. (1 point) True False

Another example of alliteration is" "The cat sat on the mat" (1 point) True False

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