Figurative Language for Year 5: Master Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

Question 1

Which sentence uses a simile to compare two things?

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The wind howled like a wolf.

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The sun is a fiery ball.

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The trees danced in the breeze.

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My heart sank.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To make the writing more interesting and descriptive

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To help the reader understand unfamiliar concepts

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To provide factual information

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To make the writing shorter and easier to read

Question 3

Complete the common simile: 'As busy as a...'

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Bee

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Dog

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Elephant

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Fish

Question 4

What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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To make non-human things seem more human and relatable.

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To provide scientific information about human behaviour.

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To create a sense of humour in the writing.

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To make the writing more formal and academic.

Question 5

How does figurative language make writing more interesting?

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It creates vivid images and descriptions.

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It helps writers communicate complex ideas easily.

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It saves space in writing.

Question 6

What is the effect of the simile 'He was as strong as an ox'?

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It shows how strong the person is.

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It makes the reader laugh.

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It surprises the reader.

Question 7

A simile compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Which sentence is an example of a simile?

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Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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The moon is a white balloon.

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The wind whispered secrets to the trees.

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The stars danced in the night sky.

Question 8

A metaphor compares two things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'. Which part of the sentence 'The sun was a golden disc in the sky' is the metaphor?

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Golden disc

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Sun

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Sky

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Was

Question 9

Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. Which sentence uses personification?

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The tree branches stretched out like arms.

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The car sped along the road.

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The birds sang a cheerful tune.

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The sun peeked out from behind the clouds.

Question 10

Which of these is not a type of figurative language?

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Pun

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 11

In the sentence 'The child's hair was as soft as silk', which word is the simile?

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As soft

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Hair

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Silk

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Was

Question 12

Which sentence is an example of a hyperbole?

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I've been waiting for ages!

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The flowers are blooming beautifully.

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The birds are singing sweetly.

Question 13

In the sentence 'The leaves danced in the autumn breeze', what human quality is given to a non-human thing?

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Dancing

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Autumn

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is an example of hyperbole?

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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The test was a breeze.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a simile that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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The sky was as blue as the ocean.

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The cat purred contentedly.

Question 16

In the sentence 'The waves crashed against the shore like thunder', what word is the subject of the simile?

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Waves

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The wind was a gentle breeze.

Question 17

What is the metaphor in the sentence, 'Life is a journey'?

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Life is a path.

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Life is a car.

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Life is a destination.

Question 18

What is the main purpose of using figurative language?

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To convey emotions and ideas in a more vivid and imaginative way.

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To make writing more colourful.

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To make writing more accurate.

Question 19

Identify the simile in the sentence, 'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds'.

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Sparkled like

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Her eyes

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Diamonds

Question 20

What does the personification in the sentence, 'The wind whispered secrets', suggest about the wind?

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The wind is making a noise like a whisper.

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The wind is talking to people.

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The wind is keeping secrets.

Question 21

Which of these sentences uses a metaphor to describe a feeling?

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I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

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I was so happy, I could have burst.

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I was as hungry as a bear.

Question 22

Which sentence uses a simile to compare something to something else?

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The wind was as sharp as a knife.

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The old oak tree stood tall and strong.

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The sun peeked through the clouds.

Question 23

Which sentence uses a metaphor to describe something in a non-literal way?

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The sky is a giant canvas.

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The clouds are like fluffy cotton balls.

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The sun is shining brightly.

Question 24

Which sentence uses personification to give human qualities to something non-human?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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The book sat quietly on the shelf.

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The river flowed swiftly downstream.

Question 25

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence: 'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.'

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 26

In the sentence: 'The sun smiled down on us', what is the sun being compared to?

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A human

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A star

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A ball of fire

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The center of our solar system

Question 27

Which of the following figures of speech compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 28

Identify the sentence that contains a simile:

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The sun was as warm as a blanket.

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The waves danced across the ocean.

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The old woman was very wise.

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The trees swayed gently in the wind.

Question 29

Which figure of speech gives human qualities to non-human things or ideas?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 30

Which figure of speech uses exaggeration to create emphasis or humour?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 31

Which sentence uses a metaphor to describe the start of a new day?

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The sun peeked over the horizon like a shy child.

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The alarm clock rang loudly.

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The birds began to sing their morning chorus.

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The sky turned a brilliant shade of blue.

Question 32

Which sentence uses personification to describe the wind?

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The wind howled like a banshee.

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The trees danced in the strong wind.

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The wind carried the leaves away.

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The wind was very cold.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Alliteration

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 34

Which of the following is a simile comparing the speed of a car to a natural phenomenon?

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The car sped past like a shooting star.

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The car was as fast as a cheetah.

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The car was very fast.

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The car moved quickly.

Question 35

Identify the simile in the sentence: "The wind whistled as loudly as a train."

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As a train

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The wind

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Loudly

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Whistled

Question 36

In the sentence, "The trees whispered secrets among themselves," what does the personification describe?

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The trees

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Secrets

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Whispered

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Among themselves

Question 37

Which sentence contains a simile that compares the sky to a blue blanket?

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The sky looked like a vast blue blanket.

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The sky was as blue as the ocean.

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The sky was covered with clouds.

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The sky was full of stars.

Question 38

What is the metaphor in the sentence: "Life is a rollercoaster ride."?

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Rollercoaster ride

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Life

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Is

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A

Question 39

Which sentence uses figurative language to create a sense of sound?

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The leaves rustled in the wind.

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The car was parked quietly.

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The ball rolled down the hill silently.

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The sun shone brightly.

Question 40

What is the main reason for using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid images and sensory experiences

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To make the writing more fun

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To surprise the reader

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To make the writing more accurate

Question 41

Which sentence uses a simile to compare the girl's happiness to a clam?

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The girl was as happy as a clam.

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The wind sang through the trees.

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His eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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The sun smiled down on us.

Question 42

Which sentence is an example of personification, giving human qualities to the clouds?

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The clouds were crying raindrops.

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The car sped down the road like an arrow.

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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The waves crashed against the shore.

Question 43

In the sentence: "The sky was a canvas painted with stars", what type of figurative language is used?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a feature of metaphors?

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Using the word "like" or "as"

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Comparing two unlike things

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Creating a vivid image

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Expressing abstract ideas

Question 45

Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to nonhuman things?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 46

How do similes help you imagine something clearly?

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They compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

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They give human qualities to non-human things

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They use exciting words to replace boring ones

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They ask questions to make you think

Question 47

What is the meaning of the saying 'time flies'?

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Time goes by very quickly.

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Time is a physical object that moves.

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Time can be used to travel.

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Time is only present when we think about it.

Question 48

Which example gives human qualities to a non-human thing?

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The wind whispered secrets in her ear.

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The waves crashed against the shore.

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The flowers opened their petals to the sun.

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The tree swayed in the wind.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Biography

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Idiom

Question 50

Which example exaggerates something for effect?

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I'm so hungry I could eat ten pizzas.

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My bag weighs a lot.

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The car drove very fast.

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The clouds looked like cotton balls.

Question 51

What is the main purpose of using personification in writing?

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To give human qualities to non-human things.

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To create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

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To make a point or argument more forcefully.

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To add humor to a story or poem.

Question 52

Why is it important to use figurative language in writing?

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It makes writing more engaging and interesting.

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It helps express ideas in a clear and concise way.

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It shows a sophisticated vocabulary.

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It makes writing more persuasive.

Question 53

Read the sentence: 'He was as brave as a lion.' Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Onomatopoeia

Question 54

What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Using descriptive words to create a vivid image.

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Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis.

Question 55

Read the sentence: 'The flowers bowed their heads in sadness.' Which literary device is used in this sentence?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 56

Which of the following is the best example of a metaphor?

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Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

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The sky was like a vast blue ocean.

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The wind howled like a wolf.

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The trees danced in the breeze.

Question 57

Which literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?

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Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 58

Read the sentence: 'The leaves whispered secrets to each other.' Which literary device is used in this sentence?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Onomatopoeia

Question 59

Which type of figurative language uses exaggeration for emphasis?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification