Figurative Language test

A colorful illustration featuring various examples of figurative language in a creative and artistic style, such as a flower representing beauty, waves of sound depicting alliteration, and exaggerated expressions illustrating hyperbole.

Test Your Knowledge of Figurative Language

Welcome to the Figurative Language Quiz! This engaging quiz will challenge your understanding of various literary devices and their meanings. With 10 multiple-choice questions, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge and learn more about the art of expression.

Topics covered include:

Alliteration
Similes and Metaphors
Symbolism
Irony
Hyperbole

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CreativeWriter42

Define Alliteration

Using the repetition of constant sounds

A word or word that imitates a sound

"The flower was as radiant as the sun", is an example of

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

An object or colour that represents something important

Oxymoron

Pun

Symbolism

Hyperbole is

An exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally

A play on with words with a humorous affect

Word combinations which have a different meaning than the literal meanings of each word

" The wind is howling", is an example of

Oxymoron

Idiom

Irony

Personification

The opposite of what you expect to happen, happens

Situational Irony

Verbal Irony

Dramatic Irony

When the author gives a hint or clues to what might happen in the future

Imagery

Allusion

Foreshadow

Allusion is

A brief or indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

A contrast between what is said or written and what is really meant

Comparing two different things without the use of like or as

"I have been shopping for years", is an example of