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Figurative Language in Everyday Expressions Quiz

#1

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

To die
Explanation

It means to die

#2

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'time flies'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is used

#3

Which figurative language device is used in the phrase 'bitter cold'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is used

#4

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

It's raining very heavily
Explanation

It means raining heavily

#5

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

To start a conversation in a social setting
Explanation

It means to start a conversation

#6

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

She sells seashells by the seashore
Explanation

It is an example of alliteration

#7

What is an oxymoron?

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction
Explanation

It's a figure of speech with contradictory terms

#8

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The stars danced in the night sky
Explanation

It is an example of personification

#9

What is a hyperbole?

A figure of speech that uses exaggerated or overemphasized statements to create a strong effect
Explanation

It's an exaggerated statement for effect

#10

What is an example of a euphemism?

She passed away peacefully
Explanation

It's a softer expression for death

#11

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not
Explanation

Simile uses 'like' or 'as', while metaphor doesn't

#12

Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'the silence was a deafening roar'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is exemplified

#13

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the world is a stage'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is used

#14

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'time is a thief'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is used

#15

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'his words are bullets'?

Metaphor
Explanation

Metaphor is used

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