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Theo's Vocabulary Quiz on Metaphor, Simile or personification?, created by katharine on 07/09/2013.

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Metaphor, Simile or personification?

Question 1 of 9

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The sun smiled down on the holiday-makers basking below

Select one of the following:

  • Person

  • Metaphor

Explanation

Question 2 of 9

1

His teacher was a bitter man; he had a heart of pure ice

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Similie

Explanation

Question 3 of 9

1

John's grandfather was a wise, old owl perched in his chair

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

Explanation

Question 4 of 9

1

The newspapers' headlines screamed "Robbery!"

Select one of the following:

  • Simile

  • Person

Explanation

Question 5 of 9

1

The angry man stomped across the room like an elephant

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

Explanation

Question 6 of 9

1

The footballer was a streak of lightening as he raced to the goal

Select one of the following:

  • Simile

  • Metaphor

Explanation

Question 7 of 9

1

The moonlight danced on the waves.

Select one of the following:

  • Person

  • Metaphor

Explanation

Question 8 of 9

1

The snow was a soft, white blanket covering the town

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

Explanation

Question 9 of 9

1

The Christmas lights were as bright as diamonds

Select one of the following:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

Explanation