1) Which is a simile? a) Boom! went the drum b) The wind whispered c) As brave as a lion 2) Identify the metaphor. a) He is a rock b) Buzzing bee c) Silly snake slithered 3) Example of alliteration? a) Life is a journey b) Peter Piper picked c) The sun smiled 4) Which shows personification? a) The stars danced b) As cold as ice c) Tick-tock of clock 5) Identify the pun. a) The thunder roared b) Time flies like an arrow c) As busy as a bee 6) Example of onomatopoeia? a) The moon laughed b) He is a giant c) Splash! went the water 7) Which is a simile? a) As light as a feather b) The car groaned c) The clock chimed 8) Identify the metaphor. a) The cat purred b) Time is a thief c) As sweet as honey 9) Example of alliteration? a) Sally sells sea shells b) The wind howled c) The rain sang 10) Which shows personification? a) As fast as lightning b) The leaves waved c) The clock ticked 11) What does 'break the ice' mean? a) Start a conversation b) Destroy something c) Make ice cubes 12) What is a pun? a) A serious statement b) A type of poem c) A play on words 13) What does 'spill the beans' mean? a) Cook dinner b) Reveal a secret c) Drop groceries 14) What does 'hit the sack' mean? a) Punch a bag b) Go to sleep c) Start a fight 15) What does 'piece of cake' mean? a) A dessert b) Very easy c) A puzzle

Literary Devices Quiz

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