Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The mellow moon mirrored the stars.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

My little brother is a monster.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

The jet black cat purred joyfully on the warm blanket.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The crickets sang in the grass.

Why do good writers use figurative language?

It makes writing come to life for the reader.

Which is the correct definition of "idiom"?

A phrase that differs in meaning from the original words.

Which is the correct definition of metaphor?

A comparison of two things using the words "is" or "are"

Which is the correct definition of onomatopoeia?

A word that represents a sound.

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1
Saying something IS something else is a...
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Idiom
2
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The moon smiled.
The moon is a cookie.
The mellow moon mirrored the stars.
The moon is as bright as the sun.
3
Which of the following is a metaphor?
My little brother is a monster.
She is as fast as a cheetah!
He runs like the wind.
SWOOSH!
4
What type of figurative language is "I am as happy as a clam"?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
5
"Peter Piper Picked a Pickled Pepper" is an example of...
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
6
Which of the following is an example of imagery?
"Hello!" she said happily.
BOOM!
The cat sat on the mat.
The jet black cat purred joyfully on the warm blanket.
7
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The crickets sang in the grass.
Her mom is an angel.
The man is as tall as a building.
Cotton candy colored cookies.
8
This test is killing me! Is an example of:
Alliteration
Simile
Imagery
Hyperbole
9
SPLAT! is an example of:
Alliteration
Metaphor
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
10
Break a leg! Is a phrase that means good luck. This is an example of:
Idiom
Metaphor
Imagery
Personification
11
"The moon was resting in the night sky" is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
12
Why do good writers use figurative language?
It makes writing come to life for the reader.
They're smart.
To impress people.
It's funnier that regular language.
13
Which is the correct definition of "idiom"?
A phrase that differs in meaning from the original words.
Repeated letters.
A sound word.
A comparison using the words "Is' or "are."
14
Select the IDIOM below:
The rabbit is as white as snow.
You're the apple of my eye.
The leaves danced as they fell to the ground.
Blue balls bouncing
15
"I cried so much that my tears made an ocean" is an example of:
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Personification
16
Which is the correct definition of metaphor?
A comparison of two things using the words "Like" or "as'
A comparison of two things using the words "is" or "are"
An extreme exaggeration
A sound word
17
Which is the correct definition of onomatopoeia?
An exaggeration.
A word that represents a sound.
A comparison of two things using the words like or as.
When the same letter or sound is repeated.
18
Which of the following is a metaphor?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
I am as peaceful as the ocean.
Ouch!
You are my sunshine.
19
The song lyric "Baby you're a firework" is an example of:
Idiom
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
20
What is a hyperbole?
Comparing two things using like or as
Extreme exaggeration
Giving animals human characteristics
Saying something IS something else

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