1. Figurative Language Review
Ms. Pfeuffer’s 7th Grade ELA
ELAGSE7L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings

2. Directions
Read each question and select the correct answer. You must answer correctly before moving on to the next question.

3. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 1
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
My father was the sun and the moon to me.
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Simile

4. Great Job!

5. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 2
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
I know ten thousand women called Jane and Mary-Jane. Human Family by M. Angelou
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Simile

6. Great Job!

7. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 3
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us.
Allusion
Metaphor
Personification
Simile

8. Great Job!

9. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 4
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
He was a real Romeo with the ladies.
Idiom
Allusion
Personification
Simile

10. Great Job!

11. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 5
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
The tree shook its branches angrily in the breeze.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration

12. Great Job!

13. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 6
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Drip, Drop, Drip went the rain drops on my head.
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Simile

14. Great Job!

15. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 7
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Her head was so full of ideas it was ready to burst!
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Simile

16. Great Job!

17. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 8
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
The kiss took her breath away.
Alliteration
Metaphor
Idiom
Simile

18. Great Job!

19. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 9
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
I’ve sailed the seven seas and stopped in every land. Human Family by M. Angelou
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile

20. Great Job!

21. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 10
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Sing and the hills will answer. Solitude by E.Wilcox
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Simile

22. Great Job!

23. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 11
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
I was surprised his nose didn’t grow like Pinocchio.
Allusion
Metaphor
Alliteration
Idiom

24. Great Job!

25. Name the type of figurative language in the example below
Question 12
Name the type of figurative language in the example below
It was raining cats and dogs.
Allusion
Metaphor
Idiom
Simile

26. Great Job! You’re a Smart Cookie!
To try a different game click on the cookie, or click the arrow and try this again.

27. Sorry! Give it another try.