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Figurative Language Showdown
Figurative Language Showdown
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Test your knowledge on different types of figurative language and literary devices
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The candle flame danced in the dark. (Figurative Language?)
idiom
simile
metaphor
personification
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Find the Hyperbole
I've got a million things to do
I am very busy on the weekends
Saturday is my favorite day
I am a millionaire
3
Explain this metaphor:
You are my sunshine.
You are hot and bright.
You are a star in the sky.
You are special to me.
You are wearing yellow.
4
Which is an example of alliteration?
Sally sells seashells
Time flies like an arrow
Raining cats and dogs
The cat sat on the mat
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What is a simile?
A metaphorical phrase
An exaggerated statement
A comparison using 'like'
A direct comparison
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Which is an example of a metaphor?
He runs fast like a cheetah
The wind whispered softly
She is as bright as a star
Time is a thief
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What does hyperbole mean?
A poetic device
An extreme exaggeration
A factual statement
A subtle hint
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Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
Buzzing bees
A beautiful sunset
A tall building
A quiet library
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What is an idiom?
A literal expression
A common saying
A poetic line
A scientific term
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What figurative language is this?
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
11
What figurative language is this?
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Hyperbole
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Your heart is as cold as ice.
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor.
Simile.
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True or false: Metaphors compare two unlike things.
True
False
14
What does 'break a leg' mean?
To fail miserably
To injure someone
To wish good luck
To take a break
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What figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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What figurative language is this?
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Alliteration
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Which is an example of personification?
The sun is yellow
The sun shines daily
The sun is bright
The sun smiled down
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She is feeling blue today.
Simile or metaphor?
Simile.
Metaphor.
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Find the Hyperbole
I can see out of my window
She ran faster than a speeding bullet
Dogs are cute
Running hurts my legs
20
Explain this metaphor:
Marco thinks he is the class clown.
Marco works for a circus.
Marco is wearing make up and a red nose.
Marco juggle and does tricks in class.
Marco is interrupting class with jokes.
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Which sentence shows personification?
The giraffe is as tall as the sky tower.
The dish ran away with the spoon.
He was a scruffy looking dog with drooping ears.
Bang! The balloon popped.
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What figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Idiom
Personification
23
Which sentence below is an example of a simile?
The child stared with excitement at the presents.
The child was like an octopus, grabbing at all the presents!
The child was eager to open the gifts under the tree.
The child couldn't believe what Santa brought for Christmas.
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Simile, metaphor, or personification?
The rusty door hinge screamed as the door opened.
personification
simile
metaphor
25
Simile, metaphor, or personification?
The fire roared to life.
personification
metaphor
simile
