Name: ___________________________

Figurative Language: What Is It?

Circle the correct answer for each question below.

1) As straight as an arrow is an example of what?

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

2) Lucky lady is an example of what?

a) metaphor b) oxymoron
c) alliteration d) onomatopoeia

3) Boom! is an example of what?

a) oxymoron b) simile
c) personification d) onomatopoeia

4) The city was a jungle. is an example of what?

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

5) It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework. is an example of what?
a) simile b) onomatopoeia
c) hyperbole d) personification

6) Thundering silence is an example of what?

a) onomatopoeia b) hyperbole
c) personification d) oxymoron

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Name: ___________________________

Figurative Language: What Is It?

Circle the correct answer for each question below.

1) As straight as an arrow is an example of what?

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

2) Lucky lady is an example of what?

a) metaphor b) oxymoron
c) alliteration d) onomatopoeia

3) Boom! is an example of what?

a) oxymoron b) simile
c) personification d) onomatopoeia

4) The city was a jungle. is an example of what?

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

5) It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework. is an example of what?
a) simile b) onomatopoeia
c) hyperbole d) personification

6) Thundering silence is an example of what?

a) onomatopoeia b) hyperbole
c) personification d) oxymoron

Copyright 2014 K12reader.com. All Rights Reserved. Free for educational use at home or in classrooms. www.k12reader.com