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Figurative Language Test #1

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comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Hyperbole

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Alliteration

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"

Idiom

Hyperbole

Simile

Metaphor

Imitates a sound

Idiom

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Symbolism

Descriptive language that create a picture in your mind

Alliteration

Imagery

Idiom

Onomatopoeia

Extreme exaggeration for effect.

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Idiom

Imagery

Words that have the same beginning sounds together

Simile

Hyperbole

Personification

Alliteration

An expression that says one thing but means something else

Alliteration

Simile

Idiom

Personfication

Repeated beginning consonant sounds. Example: The fog filtered over the field finally hiding the fence.

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Idiom

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

Alliteration

Personification

Idiom

Simile

The delicious candy danced in my stomach.

Alliteration

Metaphor

Idiom

Personification

My mom told me to "break a leg" before the big game.

Personification

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Idiom

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Alliteration

Idiom

Personification

Metaphor

I've told you a million times, that we are going to have a figurative language quiz.

Hyperbole

Simile

Idiom

Imagery

Getting an A on this test is a piece of cake.

Hyperbole

Simile

Idiom

Onomatopoeia

Bob snores like a bear.

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Bang!, hiss, drip, whoosh!

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Idiom

Metaphor

What you say is NOT what you actually mean.

Literal Language

Figurative Language

Spanish

Chinese

The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

Personification

Idiom

Alliteration

Hyperbole

The burning wood popped and crackled.

Alliteration

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Sheila sells seashells by the seashore.

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Personification

Idiom

The tall grass danced in the wind.

Personification

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Simile

Tonya faced the  music from her parents when they  found out she had lied to them.

Alliteration

Metaphor

Simile

Idiom

Logan's brother is a couch potato! All he does is sit in his room and play video games all day!

Metaphor

Simile

Hyperbole

Idiom

Jerry waited in line forever!

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Simile

Metaphor

Patty played the piano perfectly.

Alliteration

Idiom

Hyperbole

Symbolism

Sam was so hungry, he could eat a horse!

Metaphor

Simile

Hyperbole

Idiom

Lindsay was as busy as a bee while cleaning her house.

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Idiom

You could never tell that Brady and Carlos are best friends because they fight like cats and dogs!

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Idiom