Multiple Choice:

Question

Which of the following is connotation?
the feelings suggested by a word
a more imaginative meaning of a word
a comparison between two words
the literal meaning of a word

Which of the following is hyperbole?
an obvious exaggeration
a comparison between unlike things using like or as
the feeling caused by a word
an implied comparison without using like or as

Which of the following is a metaphor?
an obvious exaggeration
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
an implied comparison without using like or as
the feeling caused by a word

Which of the following is a simile?
an implied comparison without using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
an obvious exaggeration
the feeling caused by a word

Which of the following is figurative meaning?
the feeling surrounding a word
a comparison between two words
a more imaginative meaning of a word
the literal meaning of the word

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each of your multiple-choice questions:

1. Which of the following is connotation?

   • the feelings suggested by a word

2. Which of the following is hyperbole?

   • an obvious exaggeration

3. Which of the following is a metaphor?

   • an implied comparison without using like or as

4. Which of the following is a simile?

   • a comparison between two unlike things using like or as

5. Which of the following is figurative meaning?

   • a more imaginative meaning of a word