Question

figurative language quiz
match the correct figurative language term with the definition or example.
a. simile g. symbolism m. onomatopoeiab. metaphor h. dramatic irony n. repetitionc. personification i. situational irony o. alliterationd. hyperbole j. allusion p. rhymee. oxymoron k. imagery q. verbal ironyf. idiom l. paradox r. euphemism
directions: write the correct capital letter in the blank.

1. ______ the same/similar sound at the end of the words
2. ______ an expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
3. ______ the repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of the words
4. ______ comic book words
5. ______ uses exaggeration for emphasis.
6. ______ compares two unlike things by using like or as
7. ______ gives human characteristics to non-human things.
8. ______ the intentional use of the same word or words repeatedly
9. ______ an object that represents something else.
10. ______ exists when the outcome is the opposite of expectations.
11. ______ combines opposite and contradictory words.
12. ______ describes something as saying it is something else.
13. ______ an indirect reference to cultural works, people, events, literature, history, or sacred texts
14. ______ a collection of word pictures
15. ______ a person saying opposite of what is meant.
16. ______ contains ideas that contradict logic.
17. ______ the use of words or phrases that are inoffensive or kinder to replace offensive, harsh, or hurtful ones.
18. ______ when the reader/audience knows something important that a character does not know.
19. ______ peter piper picked a peck of pickle peppers.
20. ______ pow! pop! bang!
21. ______ his smile was like a ray of sunshine.
22. ______ my dad snores louder than a chainsaw.
23. ______ night or sleep = death
24. ______ time is money
25. ______ the sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

Explanation:

1. Rhyme (p) is defined as the same/similar sound at the end of words.
2. Idiom (f) is an expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
3. Alliteration (o) is the repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.
4. Onomatopoeia (m) are comic - book words that imitate sounds.
5. Hyperbole (d) uses exaggeration for emphasis.
6. Simile (a) compares two unlike things by using like or as.
7. Personification (c) gives human characteristics to non - human things.
8. Repetition (t) is the intentional use of the same word or words repeatedly.
9. Symbolism (g) is an object that represents something else.
10. Situational irony (i) exists when the outcome is the opposite of expectations.
11. Oxymoron (e) combines opposite and contradictory words.
12. Metaphor (b) describes something as saying it is something else.
13. Allusion (j) is an indirect reference to cultural works, people, events, literature, history, or sacred texts.
14. Imagery (k) is a collection of word pictures.
15. Dramatic irony (h) occurs when the reader/audience knows something important that a character does not know.
16. Paradox (l) contains ideas that contradict logic.
17. Euphemism (r) is the use of words or phrases that are inoffensive or kinder to replace offensive, harsh, or hurtful ones.
18. Verbal irony (q) is when a person says the opposite of what is meant.
19. “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickle peppers” is an example of alliteration (o).
20. “POW! POP! BANG!” are examples of onomatopoeia (m).
21. “His smile was like a ray of sunshine” is a simile (a).
22. “My dad snores louder than a chainsaw” is a hyperbole (d).
23. “Night or sleep = death” could be seen as a metaphor (b) or symbolism (g) depending on context.
24. “Time is money” is a metaphor (b).
25. “The sun played hide and seek with the clouds” is personification (c).

Answer:

1. p
2. f
3. o
4. m
5. d
6. a
7. c
8. t
9. g
10. i
11. e
12. b
13. j
14. k
15. h
16. l
17. r
18. q
19. o
20. m
21. a
22. d
23. b/g
24. b
25. c