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Figurative Language Assessment
Match the figurative language with its definition.
______ 1. Compares two different things using the words “like” or “as”. A. Simile
______ 2. An extreme exaggeration. B. Metaphor
______ 3. A word that represents a sound. C. Idiom
______ 4. Using very descriptive language. D. Hyperbole
______ 5. Compares two different things without using the words “like” or “as”. E. Personification
______ 6. The same letter sound is repeated throughout a sentence. F. Onomatopoeia
______ 7. Giving human characteristics to non-human objects. G. Imagery
______ 8. An expression where the words used, mean something different than you H. Alliteration
would find in the dictionary.
Choose the best answer for each question.
9. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
Jonathon was so exhausted he could have slept for a year.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
10. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The girl was as bright as the sun.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. Idiom
11. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The moon smiled at the sun and went home.
a. Alliteration
b. Imagery
c. hyperbole
d. personification
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12. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
You are an angel.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
13. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
She runs like the wind.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. Idiom
14. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The boy is so tall he is a giant
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. idiom
d. personification
15. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Can you give me a hand with this mess?
a. idiom
b. alliteration
c. hyperbole
d. imagery
16. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Billy Bob likes to eat bananas for breakfast.
a. idiom
b. alliteration
c. hyperbole
d. imagery
17. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
I am the smartest person in the universe.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
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18. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The mice danced and sang until midnight.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
19. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Ring, Ring, went my alarm clock.
a. imagery
b. idiom
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
20. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The girl could smell the fresh lavender as she glided through the beautiful garden of
delicate flowers.
a. imagery
b. idiom
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
21. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Boom! The explosion rang though the air.
a. imagery
b. idiom
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
22. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
It is so bright in here. Hit the lights.
a. imagery
b. idiom
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
23. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The sweet smell of the double chocolate cookies flows through the air.
a. imagery
b. idiom
c. hyperbole
d. onomatopoeia
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24. Which kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Sandra’s silly sister always takes her tiny toys.
a. idiom
b. simile
c. alliteration
d. onomatopoeia
Read the story and answer the questions.
Today was the day Gabriella had been waiting for all year. This was her opportunity to
be known as the fastest girl in school. While her friends have always told her she was as quick
as a whip, she still felt nervous about the big race. The crowd sounded like a song, with their
steady beat and cheering. She could feel her heart pounding like a drum in her chest. "Break a
leg," said her best friend as she walked onto the track. Gabriella knew she was ready for the
race. She had been practicing all year. This was going to be a piece of cake.
25. Underline the similes in the story. Circle the idioms.
26. What does the simile "she was as quick as a whip" mean? ________________________________
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27. Why do you think the author says, "she could feel her heart pounding like a drum in her chest."
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28. What does "Break a leg" mean? _____________________________________________________
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29. Why does the author say "This was going to be a piece of cake"? __________________________
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30. Why do many authors choose to use figurative language in their writing. ___________________
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ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. D
3. F
4. G
5. B
6. H
7. E
8. C
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. C
25. Today was the day Gabriella had been waiting for all year. This was her opportunity to be
known as the fastest girl in school. While her friends have always told her she was as
quick as a whip, she still felt nervous about the big race. The crowd sounded like a song,
with their steady beat and cheering. She could feel her heart pounding like a drum in her
chest. "Break a leg," said her best friend as she walked onto the track. Gabriella knew she
was ready for the race. She had been practicing all year. This was going to be a piece of
cake.
26. She was as quick as a whip means she is really fast.
27. The author says this to show how nervous she really is.
28. Break a leg means good luck.
29. The author says this to show that the race is going to be easy for Gabriella.
30. Possible Answer: A writer might choose to include figurative language in their writing to
make it sound more interesting. Instead of just saying a girl is beautiful, the writer might
choose to use a simile and say she is as beautiful as a rose. (Accept ALL Reasonable
Answers)
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