Figurative Language Devices Quiz

Time is being compared to the action of flying, implying it moves swiftly.

It directly compares quietness to the quietness of a mouse using 'as.'

It directly compares busyness to the industriousness of a bee using 'as.'

Time is compared to a thief, implying it steals moments or opportunities.

It metaphorically describes a lack of emotion or empathy.

Stars are given human-like qualities of playfulness and dancing.

It combines contradictory terms to create a vivid expression, highlighting a paradox.

It's a common expression whose meaning is different from the literal interpretation.

It emphasizes through exaggeration, not intended to be taken literally.

Cold is described with the intense and evocative adjective 'bitter,' enhancing its impact.

Using 'hands' to refer to the entire crew implies the part represents the whole.

Darkness is compared to a cloak, enhancing the description.

It's the use of words that imitate the sound they represent.

The statement seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

The wind is given the human ability to whisper and share secrets.