Figurative Language Quiz

Question 1

Drake drew a blank. What does this emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Drake does not know the answer.

Question 2

Our new computer cost a bazillion dollars. What does this emphasize?

Accepted Answer

The new computer was expensive.

Question 3

Dr. Discord growled at his patients. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 4

Middle School is a rollercoaster. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 5

Ellie is a hermit. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 6

The mirror is Greg’s best friend. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 7

Ken’s explanation was as clear as dirt. What does this emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Ken’s explanation was unclear.

Question 8

The day went on forever. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 9

Keep my trap shut. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Idiom

Question 10

The ocean screamed my name. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 11

A ton of homework. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 12

Life is like a dream. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 13

My dog is cunning and crafty. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 14

The rain was singing a tune. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 15

The lawnmower coughed and coughed. What does this emphasize?

Accepted Answer

The lawnmower will need to be fixed.

Question 16

Jake’s car goes faster than light. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 17

Matilda will die without a new phone. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 18

My voice was as sweet as sugar. What device is this?

Accepted Answer

Simile

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