Figurative Language: Enhance Your Writing and Speaking Skills

Question 1

Which figure of speech is used when you exaggerate something for effect?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 2

Which sentence uses an idiom? An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words.

Accepted Answer

The students worked like Trojans.

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The cat was sleeping like a log.

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The car was as fast as a rocket.

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The flowers were blooming in full glory.

Question 3

Which word is NOT an example of onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound.

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Beautiful

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Buzz

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Crash

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Splash

Question 4

Which figure of speech is used when you give human qualities to nonhuman things?

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Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 5

Which sentence uses an alliteration? Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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The silly snowman shivered.

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The gentle breeze blew.

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The car raced down the road.

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The students studied diligently.

Question 6

Which word is NOT an example of imagery? Imagery uses sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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The feeling of sadness

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The smell of freshly baked cookies

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The sound of thunder

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The taste of sour candy

Question 7

Which sentence uses a simile, a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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The wind howled like a wolf.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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The sun is a ball of fire.

Question 8

Which sentence uses a simile to compare the sky to something else?

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The sky was as blue as the ocean.

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The sky was filled with clouds.

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The sky was dark and stormy.

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The sky was a beautiful shade of blue.

Question 9

Which of the following is not an example of figurative language?

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Fact

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 10

What is the main purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To make the writing more interesting and creative

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To make the writing more clear and precise

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To make the writing more persuasive

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To make the writing more boring

Question 11

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It is raining very heavily.

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The cats and dogs are playing outside.

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The cats and dogs are fighting.

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It is a sunny day.

Question 12

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor does not.

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A metaphor uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a simile does not.

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A simile compares two things that are different, while a metaphor compares two things that are similar.

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There is no difference between a simile and a metaphor.

Question 13

Which sentence uses a simile to describe how fast a runner is?

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The runner was as swift as an arrow.

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The runner jogged slowly down the path.

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The runner stumbled and fell.

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The runner won the race.

Question 14

Which sentence uses personification to describe something non-human as if it were human?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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The book sat on the table.

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The waves crashed against the shore.

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The car sped down the highway.

Question 15

Which of these is a type of figurative language that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

Accepted Answer

Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 16

Which sentence uses hyperbole to exaggerate something?

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I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole pizza.

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The book was so heavy, it broke my shelf.

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The movie was so boring, I almost fell asleep.

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The flowers were so beautiful, they took my breath away.

Question 17

Which sentence uses alliteration to create a sound effect?

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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

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The silly seal sang a silly song.

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The tall tree towered over the tiny house.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Adjectives

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Onomatopoeia

Question 19

Which of the following is an idiom?

Accepted Answer

It's raining cats and dogs.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The wind is blowing.

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The birds are singing.

Question 20

Which of these is an example of a comparison using "like" or "as"?

Accepted Answer

The car was as fast as lightning.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The wind blew through the trees.

Question 21

What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?

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To pass away

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To win a game

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To receive a punishment

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Joke

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 23

In the sentence "The leaves danced in the wind," what is given human qualities?

Accepted Answer

Leaves

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Wind

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Danced

Question 24

What is the purpose of using exaggeration in writing?

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To emphasize a point

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To present accurate information

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To make the writing boring

Question 25

Which of these is an example of a word that imitates a sound?

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The bees buzzed in the hive.

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The flowers were blooming beautifully.

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The wind rustled through the leaves.

Question 26

Why do writers use imagery in their writing?

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To appeal to the senses

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To provide historical context

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To give instructions

Question 27

How does figurative language improve communication?

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It gives depth and richness to language

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It ensures clarity in communication

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It simplifies ideas

Question 28

Which sentence below includes a simile?

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The wind screamed like a banshee.

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The wind howled fiercely.

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The wind blew quietly.

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The wind pushed against the trees.

Question 29

What is the implied meaning of the metaphor 'a sea of faces'?

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A large group of people.

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A body of water.

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A group of animals.

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A forest.

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of personification?

Accepted Answer

The leaves danced in the wind.

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The car sped down the highway.

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The child ran quickly.

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The sun shone brightly.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

Accepted Answer

To emphasize a point.

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To make a statement more precise.

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To create a humorous effect.

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To provide factual information.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

Accepted Answer

Beautiful

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Buzz

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Roar

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Crash

Question 33

Figurative language can enhance a written work by:

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Creating a more engaging and memorable experience for the reader.

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Making the writing more complex and difficult to understand.

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Serving only an entertainment purpose.

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Having no significant impact on the reader's experience.

Question 34

In a story, the ogre's skin is compared to "tree bark." What does this tell us about the ogre's skin?

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The ogre's skin is hard and bumpy.

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The ogre's skin is soft and smooth.

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The ogre's skin is green and scaly.

Question 35

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

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The storm was a raging beast.

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The clouds looked like cotton balls.

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The sun peeked over the horizon.

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The leaves danced in the wind.

Question 36

When writers use hyperbole, what is their aim?

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To exaggerate for emphasis

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To sound more formal

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To create a vivid image

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To compare two things

Question 37

Which sentence shows alliteration?

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The silly snake slithered silently.

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The rain poured down heavily.

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The gentle breeze blew through the trees.

Question 38

Why do writers use figurative language?

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To make their writing more expressive and creative

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To make their writing more accurate

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To make their writing easier to read

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To make their writing more formal

Question 39

Which sentence uses vivid imagery to create a picture in your mind?

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The sunlight glistened on the sparkling waves.

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The test was difficult.

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The book was very interesting.

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The man walked slowly down the street.

Question 40

Which is an example of an idiom?

Accepted Answer

It's raining cats and dogs.

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The birds are singing sweetly.

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The wind is blowing gently.

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The sun is shining brightly.