Which is an example of personification?

The birds danced in unison through the bright, blue sky.

Which is an example of an idiom?

Let's not beat a dead horse about it.

Which is an example of hyperbole?

The lion's mane stood 10 feet off its head.

Which is an example of imagery?

The flower, white and delicate, swayed in the gentle breeze.

Which is an example of a simile?

The stars were bright like diamonds in the sky.

Which sentence has an example of onomatopoeia in it?

The bird whooshed through the air.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

The snow was a white blanket covering the grass.

Which is an example of an extended metaphor?

“Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,And sings the tune

Which is an example of alliteration?

Pickles are perfectly proportioned, packable snacks.

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Literary Devices (focus on Figurative Language)

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This Quiz will review the literary devices (also called figurative language) we've reviewed so far this year - imagery, simile, metaphor, extended metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and idioms. If you earn an 80% or higher on the Quiz, you will receive 10 extra credit points in the minor grade category.

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1
Which is an example of personification?
The bird dropped like a bomb to the ground.
Chirping and singing to each other, the birds entertained the watchers.
Birds of a feather flock together.
The birds danced in unison through the bright, blue sky.
2
Which is an example of an idiom?
Let's not beat a dead horse about it.
The horse bucked like a raging bull.
The horse must have weighed a ton!
The horse flew across the land, mane flying and hooves pounding the ground.
3
Which is an example of hyperbole?
The lion's mane stood 10 feet off its head.
The lion roared like a jet engine.
The lion is king of the jungle.
Don't feed me to the lions!
4
Which is an example of imagery?
The flower was a beacon calling me to the meadow.
The flower is like a snowflake, white and delicate.
The flower, white and delicate, swayed in the gentle breeze.
The flower danced in the wind.
5
Which is an example of a simile?
The stars were diamonds in the sky.
The stars shown brightly in the summer sky.
The stars were bright like diamonds in the sky.
The stars' bright eyes twinkled like diamonds.
6
Which sentence has an example of onomatopoeia in it?
The bird whooshed through the air.
The lady kicked at the snake.
The sawing noise gave me a headache.
I could hear the beat of the music as the car drove by my house.
7
Which is an example of a metaphor?
Don't try to snow me!
Snow softly falling slowing toward the sea.
The snow was a white blanket covering the grass.
The snow was as fluffy as a blanket.
8
Watch this 30 second video and tell me which rhyme scheme fits the first stanza of the poem?
ABAB
AAAA
AABB
AAAB
9
Which is an example of an extended metaphor?
“Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,And sings the tune
Those girls are as thorny as a rose bush, unweilding and dangerous.
I am titanium, strong and impervious.
Roses are red, violets are blue.Sugar is sweet, and so are you!
10
Which is an example of alliteration?
Pickles make a crunch as you bite into them.
Pickles are perfectly proportioned, packable snacks.
Dill pickles are like Lemonheads, sour at first then delicious to eat.
I'm in quite a pickle.

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Literary Devices (focus on Figurative Language)

10 termsStudBud Administration300 plays

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Which is an example of personification?
The bird dropped like a bomb to the ground.
Chirping and singing to each other, the birds entertained the watchers.
Birds of a feather flock together.
The birds danced in unison through the bright, blue sky.
2
Which is an example of an idiom?
Let's not beat a dead horse about it.
The horse bucked like a raging bull.
The horse must have weighed a ton!
The horse flew across the land, mane flying and hooves pounding the ground.
3
Which is an example of hyperbole?
The lion's mane stood 10 feet off its head.
The lion roared like a jet engine.
The lion is king of the jungle.
Don't feed me to the lions!
4
Which is an example of imagery?
The flower was a beacon calling me to the meadow.
The flower is like a snowflake, white and delicate.
The flower, white and delicate, swayed in the gentle breeze.
The flower danced in the wind.
5
Which is an example of a simile?
The stars were diamonds in the sky.
The stars shown brightly in the summer sky.
The stars were bright like diamonds in the sky.
The stars' bright eyes twinkled like diamonds.
6
Which sentence has an example of onomatopoeia in it?
The bird whooshed through the air.
The lady kicked at the snake.
The sawing noise gave me a headache.
I could hear the beat of the music as the car drove by my house.
7
Which is an example of a metaphor?
Don't try to snow me!
Snow softly falling slowing toward the sea.
The snow was a white blanket covering the grass.
The snow was as fluffy as a blanket.
8
Watch this 30 second video and tell me which rhyme scheme fits the first stanza of the poem?
ABAB
AAAA
AABB
AAAB
9
Which is an example of an extended metaphor?
“Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,And sings the tune
Those girls are as thorny as a rose bush, unweilding and dangerous.
I am titanium, strong and impervious.
Roses are red, violets are blue.Sugar is sweet, and so are you!
10
Which is an example of alliteration?
Pickles make a crunch as you bite into them.
Pickles are perfectly proportioned, packable snacks.
Dill pickles are like Lemonheads, sour at first then delicious to eat.
I'm in quite a pickle.