Figures of Speech
English Language
Figures of Speech starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Identify the figure of speech in the following line: 'He is as brave as a lion.'
Identify the figure of speech: 'The thunder grumbled like an old man.'
Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'
What is the figure of speech in the phrase 'jumbo shrimp'?
Fill in the blank: 'Boom! The fireworks exploded in the sky.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'He is the black sheep of the family.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'I've told you a million times.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'She sells seashells by the seashore.' is an example of __________.
Which figure of speech involves a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'? (1) Metaphor (2) Simile (3) Personification (4) Alliteration
Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'the sweet smell of success'? (1) Metaphor (2) Alliteration (3) Simile (4) Hyperbole
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? (1) The classroom was a zoo. (2) The classroom was like a zoo. (3) The classroom was as noisy as a zoo. (4) The classroom was quieter than a zoo.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration? (1) The big brown bear (2) The quick brown fox (3) The lazy dog (4) The tall tree
Fill in the blank: 'Boom! The fireworks exploded in the sky.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'He is the black sheep of the family.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'I've told you a million times.' is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: 'She sells seashells by the seashore.' is an example of __________.
Is the following an example of a metaphor? 'Life is a journey.' (Yes/No)
Is the following an example of alliteration? 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.' (Yes/No)
Is the following an example of hyperbole? 'I could sleep for a year.' (Yes/No)
Is the following an example of oxymoron? 'Living dead.' (Yes/No)
