Similes and metaphors

Question 1

What does this metaphor mean? The road was a ribbon of moonlight.

• A. It was made of cloth.
• B. It was very dangerous.
• C. It shone and wound into the distance.
• D. It was blocked.

Question 2

Which kind of figurative language is this? The classroom was a zoo after lunch.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 3

What does this metaphor mean? The test was a breeze.

• A. It was windy outside.
• B. It was cancelled.
• C. It was very long.
• D. It was very easy.

Question 4

Which kind of figurative language is this? Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 5

What does this metaphor mean? She was a rock for her family.

• A. She was hard and cold.
• B. She was heavy.
• C. She never spoke.
• D. She was strong and dependable.

Question 6

Which kind of figurative language is this? The lake was like a mirror.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 7

What does this metaphor mean? Her voice was music to his ears.

• A. She was singing a song.
• B. He was pleased by what she said.
• C. She spoke very loudly.
• D. He could not hear her.

Question 8

Which kind of figurative language is this? The classroom was a zoo after lunch.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 9

What does this metaphor mean? The classroom was a zoo after lunch.

• A. It was empty.
• B. It was noisy and wild.
• C. It was very clean.
• D. There were animals in it.

Question 10

Which kind of figurative language is this? The old house groaned in the storm.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 11

What does this metaphor mean? Her voice was music to his ears.

• A. She spoke very loudly.
• B. He could not hear her.
• C. He was pleased by what she said.
• D. She was singing a song.

Question 12

Which kind of figurative language is this? The leaves danced in the autumn breeze.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 13

What does this metaphor mean? The classroom was a zoo after lunch.

• A. There were animals in it.
• B. It was very clean.
• C. It was empty.
• D. It was noisy and wild.

Question 14

Which kind of figurative language is this? The baby's skin was as soft as silk.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification

Question 15

What does this metaphor mean? He has a heart of gold.

• A. He is strong.
• B. He is very rich.
• C. He is ill.
• D. He is very kind.

Question 16

Which kind of figurative language is this? The old house groaned in the storm.

• A. simile
• B. metaphor
• C. personification