Figurative Language Practice

Question 1

Mrs. Thompson is the candy monster.

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metaphor

Question 2

The new store was a gold mine. Is this a simile or metaphor

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metaphor

Question 3

Paula planted the petunias in the pot.

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alliteration

Question 4

Tim was tall as Mount Everest. Is this a simile or metaphor?

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simile

Question 5

He is as skinny as a toothpick.

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hyperbole/simile

Question 6

What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?

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A simile uses like or as but the metaphor doesn't.

Question 7

Mrs. Taylor's eyes sparkle like a diamond. Is this a simile or metaphor?

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simile

Question 8

This is comparing two things without using "like" or "as".

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metaphor

Question 9

Jason's reply was burning hot and crispy. Is this a simile or metaphor?

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metaphor

Question 10

This word describes an exaggeration or overstatement to get effect.

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hypberole

Question 11

He fumed and charged like an angry bull.

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imagery

Question 12

He boy gave the pretty girl the cold shoulder.

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idiom

Question 13

Crash! Boom! Ping!

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onomatopoeia

Question 14

Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog with tongue lapping for action.

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simile

Question 15

Michael is the lion king of his class? Is this a simile or metaphor?

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metaphor

Question 16

The child with her infinite energy would run her parents to the ground.

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hyperbole

Question 17

He was like a lion in battle. Is this a simile or metaphor?

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simile

Question 18

Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!

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hyperbole

Question 19

An expression that doesn't exactly mean what it says. You might hear a grandparent say this.

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idiom

Question 20

Mrs. Foster is as pretty as a rose. What is this an example of?

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simile

Question 21

Mrs. Foster woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

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idiom

Question 22

She was a swan when she danced. Is this a simile or metaphor?

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metaphor

Question 23

When the stooping sky leans down upon the hills.

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personification

Question 24

Grass grows greener in the graveyard.

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alliteration

Question 25

The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.

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imagery

Question 26

You hit the nail right on the head.

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idiom

Question 27

The baseball bat made a loud bonk when it connected with the ball.

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alliteration/onomatopoeia

Question 28

A word that imitate sounds.

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onomatopoeia

Question 29

What term describes comparing two objects without using like or as?

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metaphor

Question 30

When the stars threw down their spears.

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personification

Question 31

I use vivid language to represent objects, actions or ideas.

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imagery

Question 32

Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.

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personification

Question 33

Jonathan had a million rebounds at the game.

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hyperbole

Question 34

Andrew is like Michael Jordan!

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simile

Figurative Language Practice

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Figurative Language Practice

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