Figurative Language Practice (Simile, Metaphor, Personification)

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10 questions

Note from the author:

Students tell whether the sentence is an example of simile, metaphor, or personification. 

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Figurative Language Practice (Simile, Metaphor, Personification)

Last updated over 6 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

Students tell whether the sentence is an example of simile, metaphor, or personification. 

Read the sentences. Choose whether each sentence is an example of simile, metphor, or personification.

You CAN use your notes.

Question 1

He drew a line as straight as an arrow.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 2

Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 3

Opportunity was knocking at her door.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 4

Beyoncé sings like an angel.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 5

Ravenous and savage from its long polar journey, the North Wind is searching for food—

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 6

The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 7

Don't just sit there like a bump on a log.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 8

Her eyes were fireflies.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 9

Knowledge is the key to success.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Question 10

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The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Read the sentences. Choose whether each sentence is an example of simile, metphor, or personification.

You CAN use your notes.