Figures of Speech Quiz

Question 1

"Her smile was as bright as the sun." – Identify the figure of speech in this sentence.

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 2

The cat sat on a mat, It wore a tiny hat. It looked around with pride, Then curled up and sighed.

Accepted Answer

AABB

Question 3

"The leaves whispered in the wind." – What figure of speech does this sentence illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 4

Which figure of speech compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as”?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 5

"This bag weighs a ton." – Which figure of speech is being used?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 6

Which figure of speech is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 7

"Her words were a gentle stream that rushed with the force of a waterfall." – Identify the figures of speech present.

Accepted Answer

Metaphor and Simile

Question 8

Which figure of speech is a direct comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 9

The cold wind blew, It chilled me through. The fire glowed, Its warmth then showed.

Accepted Answer

AABB

Question 10

"The clock tick-tocked as the wind whispered through the trees." – Which figures of speech are present?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia and Personification

Question 11

"She has a heart of gold and it's as big as the ocean." – Identify the figures of speech used.

Accepted Answer

Metaphor, Hyperbole, and Simile

Question 12

"His words cut deeper than any knife, and his laughter rang like a bell." – Identify the figures of speech in this line.

Accepted Answer

Metaphor and Simile

Question 13

Which figure of speech involves giving human qualities to non-human things?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 14

"In a blaze of brilliance, the evening sky roared, its colors dancing like flames in a intense dream."

Accepted Answer

Alliteration, Personification, and Simile

Question 15

"Buzzing bees boomed as the scorching sun smiled down on the valley." Which figures of speech are used in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, and Personification

Question 16

The sky is blue, The trees are tall. The grass is new, I hear a call.

Accepted Answer

ABAB

Question 17

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." – Which figure of speech is shown in this tongue twister?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 18

"The thunder grumbled angrily in the sky." – Which figure of speech is demonstrated here?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 19

I see a bear, It’s big and brown. It climbs with care, Then tumbles down.

Accepted Answer

ABAB

Question 20

"Bang! The door slammed shut." – Which figure of speech is used here?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 21

Which figure of speech uses words that imitate sounds?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 22

Which figure of speech is defined as the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in closely connected words?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

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