Figurative Language Test Review and Practice
Figurative Language Test Review
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ PD: ______
Directions
: Match definitions in Column B to the type of figurative language
it describes in Column A.
-COLUMN A-
_____1. idiom
_____2. metaphor
_____3. hyperbole
_____4. onomatopoeia
_____5. simile
_____6. alliteration
-COLUMN B-
A. an extreme exaggeration
B. an expression with a commonly
understood meaning that is
different from its literal meaning
C. comparing two things WITHOUT
using like or as
D. comparing two things using like
or as
E. the use of two or more words
that begin with the same sound;
tongue twister
F. a sound as a word
Directions
: Choose the type of figurative language used in the
sentences below. Write the letter of the best answer on the line.
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7
.
T
h
e
f
l
y
b
u
z
z
e
d
p
a
s
t
u
s
.
A. metaphor
B. hyperbole
C. onomatopoeia
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_
8
.
T
h
e
s
u
n
f
l
o
w
e
r
s
n
o
d
d
e
d
t
h
e
i
r
y
e
l
l
o
w
h
e
a
d
s
.
A. onomatopoeia
B. personification
C. simile
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_
_
_
9
.
I
t
r
e
a
l
l
y
b
u
r
n
e
d
m
e
u
p
w
h
e
n
y
o
u
y
e
l
l
e
d
a
t
m
e
.
A. idiom
B. alliteration
C. simile
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_
1
0
.
T
h
e
s
n
o
w
m
a
n
w
a
s
a
s
f
l
u
f
f
y
a
s
a
m
a
r
s
h
m
a
l
l
o
w
.
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. allusion
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_
_
_
1
1
.
A
l
i
c
i
a
i
s
a
n
a
n
g
e
l
.
A. metaphor
B. idiom
C. personification
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1
3
.
M
y
a
l
a
r
m
c
l
o
c
k
y
e
l
l
s
a
t
m
e
e
v
e
r
y
m
o
r
n
i
n
g
.
A. hyperbole
B. onomatopoeia
C. personification
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_
_
_
1
4
.
T
h
e
t
h
u
n
d
e
r
w
a
s
a
m
i
g
h
t
y
l
i
o
n
.
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. onomatopoeia
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_
_
_
1
5
.
M
o
s
t
c
a
t
s
p
u
r
r
i
f
y
o
u
p
e
t
t
h
e
m
o
n
t
h
e
h
e
a
d
.
A. personification
B. onomatopoeia
C. alliteration
Directions
: Write two sentences to describe the picture below. Use
any of the following types of figurative language. Then, identify the
kind of figurative language that you used.
simile
metaphor onomatopoeia alliteration personification
16.
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
17.
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Directions
: Use your own words to explain the meaning of each
sentence containing figurative language.
18.
The raindrops danced on the pavement.
______________________________________________________
19.
The dishes leaped off the shelves during the earthquake.
______________________________________________________
20.
Paul could lift a mountain.
______________________________________________________
21.
He swam like a torpedo.
______________________________________________________
22. This girl is as quiet as a mouse.
______________________________________________________
Directions
: Identify the two objects being compared in the similes
and metaphors. Write the two objects on the lines provided.
23. The dog was as loud as a siren. ___________ __________
24.
This room is a refrigerator. ___________ ______________
25.
The boy is a dictionary. ____________ ________________
Review and practice identifying various types of figurative language such as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, and more through matching exercises, multiple-choice questions, and sentence explanations. Enhance your understanding of figurative language with this interactive test review.
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Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ PD: ______ Figurative Language Test Review Directions: Match definitions in Column B to the type of figurative language it describes in Column A. -COLUMN A- -COLUMN B- _____1. idiom A. an extreme exaggeration _____2. metaphor B. an expression with a commonly understood meaning that is different from its literal meaning _____3. hyperbole C. comparing two things WITHOUT using like or as _____4. onomatopoeia D. comparing two things using like or as _____5. simile E. the use of two or more words that begin with the same sound; tongue twister _____6. alliteration F. a sound as a word
Directions: Choose the type of figurative language used in the sentences below. Write the letter of the best answer on the line. _____7. The fly buzzed past us. A. metaphor B. hyperbole C. onomatopoeia ____8. The sunflowers nodded their yellow heads. A. onomatopoeia B. personification C. simile ____9. It really burned me up when you yelled at me. A. idiom B. alliteration C. simile ____10. The snowman was as fluffy as a marshmallow. A. simile B. metaphor C. allusion ____11. Alicia is an angel. A. metaphor B. idiom C. personification
____13. My alarm clock yells at me every morning. A. hyperbole B. onomatopoeia C. personification ____14. The thunder was a mighty lion. A. simile B. metaphor C. onomatopoeia ____15. Most cats purr if you pet them on the head. A. personification B. onomatopoeia C. alliteration Directions: Write two sentences to describe the picture below. Use any of the following types of figurative language. Then, identify the kind of figurative language that you used. simile metaphor onomatopoeia alliteration personification 16. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 17. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________
Directions: Use your own words to explain the meaning of each sentence containing figurative language. 18. The raindrops danced on the pavement. ______________________________________________________ 19. The dishes leaped off the shelves during the earthquake. ______________________________________________________ 20. Paul could lift a mountain. ______________________________________________________ 21. He swam like a torpedo. ______________________________________________________ 22. This girl is as quiet as a mouse. ______________________________________________________ Directions: Identify the two objects being compared in the similes and metaphors. Write the two objects on the lines provided. 23. The dog was as loud as a siren. ___________ __________ 24. This room is a refrigerator. ___________ ______________ 25. The boy is a dictionary. ____________ ________________
