I. Match the correct type of figurative language with the definition.

A. Figurative Language
B. Imagery
C. Simile
D. Metaphor
E. Hyperbole
F. Personification
G. Alliteration
H. Onomatopoeia
________ 1. Creates a picture in the reader’s mind. NOT literal.
________2. Creates a picture in the reader’s mind by using sensory details.
________ 3. Gives an object or animal a human-like characteristic.
________ 4. Repetition of beginning sounds.
________ 5. Compares two objects using “like” or “as”
________ 6. Intentionally exaggerated
________ 7. Compares objects without using “like” or “as”
________ 8. A word that imitates a sound.

II. Read the poem below. Write the type of figurative language next to each line of the
poem. Then explain your answer.
1. WHOOOOSH
2. The wind screamed past my open window.
3. It beat against the siding like a drum.
4. Snoring, sleeping, silent, no longer.
5. The wind was a dog howling at the moon.
6. It was so strong; it could knock down every tree in the world

III. Imagery – Write which sense is being appealed to AND underline the sensory
details.
1. The sweet aroma of fresh baked cookies filled the air.
2. The chocolate brownies were dry and made me salivate for some milk!
3. The baby snake was slippery as I handled it for the first time.
4. The obnoxious squawking of the sea gulls made me want to scream!
5. The bright pink balloons swayed in the wind as the door opened for each guest.

IV. Choose the best answer for each question. What type of figurative language is used
in the sentences below?

1. Jonathon was so exhausted he could have slept for a year.

a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. personification

2. .The girl was as bright as the sun.

a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. Idiom

3. The moon smiled at the sun and went home.

a. Alliteration b. Imagery c. hyperbole d. personification

4. You are an angel.

a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. onomatopoeia

5. She runs like the wind.

a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. Idiom

6. The boy is so tall he is a giant

a. metaphor b. simile c. idiom d. personification

7. Can you give me a hand with this mess?

a. idiom b. alliteration c. hyperbole d. imagery

8.Billy Bob likes to eat bananas for breakfast.

a. idiom b. alliteration c. hyperbole d. imagery

9. I am the smartest person in the universe.

a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. personification pink g
10. The mice danced and sang until midnight.
a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole d. personification

11. 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

12.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

13.Boom! The explosion rang though the air.

a. imagery b. idiom c. hyperbole d. onomatopoeia

14. It is so bright in here. Hit the lights.

a. imagery b. idiom c. hyperbole d. onomatopoeia

15.The sweet smell of the double chocolate cookies flows through the air.
a. imagery b. idiom c. hyperbole d. onomatopoeia
16. Sandra’s silly sister always takes her tiny toys.
a. idiom b. simile c. alliteration d. onomatopoeia

V. Identify the figure of speech in the following sentences

1. The boys laughing in the street and the girl crying in the balcony above
2. Kill the boys and the luggage
3. Illiterate (obliterate) him quite often from your memory
4. Holy mother of Jesus
5. He has seen the ravages of wars, he has known natural catastrophes, he has been to single
bars
6. Call me a taxi, please
7. You are all a lost generation
8. He died of fatal wounds
9. For the mutual benefits of both parties
10. Mark’s been spending a lot of money with Allison, if you know what I mean
VI. Match each phrase below is a type of figurative language. Match the phrase to the
correct type by writing the letter in the blank.

1) ________ alliteration A. His heart was a block of ice.

2) ________ simile B. open secret
3) ________ metaphor C. pink and purple popsicles
4) ________ onomatopoeia D. The cup danced joyfully across the table.
5) ________ oxymoron E. heavy as a rock
6) ________ hyperbole F. She was humming a song.
7) ________ personification G. Everyone knows that!

VII. Answer each question

1) “Cathy is as cute as a kitten” is an example of what two types of figurative language?
A) _______________________
B) _______________________
2) “‘Ribbit!’ the frog said to the snake. ‘You must let me pass!’” is an example of what two
types of figurative language?
A) ______________________
B) _______________________

VIII. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentences.

1. The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree:
a. simile b. metaphor c. personification
2. Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale:
a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Hyperbole
3. The camel is the ship of the desert:
a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Oxymoron
4. Variety is the spice of life:
a. Simile b. Personification c. Metaphor
5. Pride goeth forth on horseback, grand and gay:
a. Oxymoron b. Apostrophe c. Personification
6. O Solitude! Where are the charms that sages have seen in thy face? :
a. Personification b. Hyperbole c. Apostrophe
7. Death lays his icy hands on kings :
a. Epigram b. Apostrophe c. Personification
8. Why, man, if the river were dry, I am able to fill it with tears:
a. Apostrophe b. Metaphor c. Hyperbole
9. O Hamlet! Thou hast cleft my heart in twain:
a. Metaphor b. Oxymoron c. Hyperbole
10. Man proposes, God disposes:
a. Antithesis b. Hyperbole c. Oxymoron
11. Many are called, but few are chosen:
a. Antithesis b. Apostrophe c. Personification
12. Here is the smell of blood still; all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little
hand:
 a. Euphemism b. Oxymoron c. Hyperbole

IX. Read these sentences carefully. Identify the figure of speech used in each sentence.
1. The night is as dark as black stone
2. The camel is the ship of the desert.
3. O death! Where is your sting?
4. David is as noble as his father.
5. I heard the humming of bees.
6. Experience is the best teacher.
7. Not to speak about crane even I can pick up the 1000 kilos weight by my one hand.
8. Life is bitter sweet.
9. Grunt, grunt goes the hog.
10. The trees are our friends who protect us.
11. I did those things that I cannot do.
12. The blanket is as white as snow.
13. We are alone together.
14. She is a cuckoo.
15. This is an open secret.
16. The sun is playing hide and seek with the clouds.
17. Gloria glared at glasses.
18. Soldiers were lion in the fight.
19. This watch must have cost millions of dollars.
20. Soldiers fought like a lion.
X. Identify the figure of speech used in each sentence below.
1. He has a heart of gold
2. Dale’s smile was as bright as the sun shine
3. Life is a journey; travel it well
4. A wicked whisper came and changed my life
5. Men's words are bullets that their enemies take up and make use of against them
6. He roared with the force of a thousand lions
7. The theatre is his home
8. There had been no rain for months and all the crops were dead. Some parts of the farm
were beginning to look like a desert
9. After a good night sleep, I felt like a million dollars
10. Everyone wanted Ken on the swim team because he could swim like a fish

XI. Answer the following multiple-choice questions by writing the letter corresponding
to the right answer.
1. Figurative language is language that:
a. Uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning
b. Enhances writing by making it more lively and interesting
c. Makes reading more interesting
d. All of the above

2. A figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare to dissimilar things is called:
a. Onomatopoeia b. Simile c. Alliteration d. Personification

3. Sound words such as BANG, BAM, and BOING are examples of:
a. Simile b. Idiom c. Onomatopoeia d. Metaphor

4. “My sister’s room is a pig pen” is an example of:

a. Personification b. Metaphor c. Alliteration d. Idiom

5. It is called ………. when an author sets mental pictures or images in the reader’s head
using words that appeal to the five sense.
a. Metaphor b. Idiom c. Personification d. Imagery

6. “The flowers danced in the breeze” is an example of:

a. Personification b. Hyperbole c. Tone d. Alliteration

7. . An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect, such as “My grandma is 900 years
old!” is called:
a. Hyperbole b. Analogy c. Personification d. Allusion

8. The author’s attitude toward the subject, topic, or character of a text is:
a. Irony b. Analogy c. Tone d. Figurative Language

9. . An object or event that represents an abstract idea is called a(n):

a. Simile b. Allusion c. Symbol d. Metaphor

10. . When what is expected does not match up with reality, (either verbally, dramatically, or
situationally) this is called:
a. Symbolism b. Analogy c. Irony d. Tone
XII. Identify the figures of speech used in the following sentences
1. The boys laughing in the street and the girl crying in the balcony above:
2. Kill the boys and the luggage:
3. Illiterate (obliterate) him quite often from your memory:
4. Holy mother of Jesus:
5. He has seen the ravages of wars, he has known natural catastrophes, he has been to single
bars:
6. Call me a taxi, please:
7. You are all a lost generation:
8. He died of fatal wounds:
9. For the mutual benefits of both parties:
10. Mark’s been spending a lot of money with Allison, if you know what I mean: