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| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| What topic | Figurative language |
| Question types | Mixed |
| Number of questions | 5 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
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Test your knowledge of figurative language! Answer the following questions to see how well you understand similes, metaphors, personification, and more.
What is a simile?
A simile compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A. The clouds danced in the sky.
B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
C. The tree whispered secrets.
D. Time flew by.
Identify the metaphor in the following sentence:
"He is a shining star in the classroom."
(Answer in your own words)
Which of the following sentences uses personification?
A. The wind howled through the trees.
B. The cat is sleeping on the couch.
C. She runs faster than a cheetah.
D. His backpack is heavy.
What does the phrase "break the ice" mean?
A. To stop a fight
B. To create a welcoming atmosphere
C. To end a cold relationship
D. To shatter something
Choose the correct type of figurative language used in this sentence:
"The thunder grumbled like an old man."
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Please write your answers clearly. Good luck!