Figures of Speech Exercises

Figures of speech is an important part of English grammar. It is essential that children have a basic idea about the different types of figures of speech. It will help them easily identify any kind of figure of speech and also use it in sentences of their own. The exercise in the article will make it easier.

Figures of Speech Exercise with Answers

Given below is an exercise on figures of speech for you. Try it out.

Identify the Figure of Speech

Read the following sentences and identify the figure of speech used.

1. The thief was as sly as a fox.
2. Upon explanation, the concept was as clear as crystal to Rahul.
3. The soldier jumped on the enemies like a hungry lion.
4. The camel is the ship of the desert.
5. The dentist had a severe toothache.
6. Mr. Sharma thought the sweets were calling him.
7. It seemed that the sky was going to cry the entire night.
8. I would forgive you when pigs fly.
9. Man proposes; God disposes.
10. What a piece of work is, man!
11. Death touched Miss David with its icy fingers.
12. Sheldon is a walking dictionary.
13. The sausages tasted awfully good.
14. Sheena was as proud as a peacock.
15. It has been raining cats and dogs for hours.

Answers 

1. The thief was as sly as a fox. – Simile
2. Upon explanation, the concept was as clear as crystal to Rahul. – Simile
3. The soldier jumped on the enemies like a hungry lion. – Simile
4. The camel is the ship of the desert. – Metaphor
5. The dentist had a severe toothache. – Irony
6. Mr. Sharma thought the sweets were calling him. – Personification
7. It seemed that the sky was going to cry the entire night. – Personification
8. I would forgive you when pigs fly. – Hyperbole
9. Man proposes; God disposes. – Antithesis
10. What a piece of work is, man! – Exclamation
11. Death touched Miss David with its icy fingers. – Personification
12. Sheldon is a walking dictionary. – Metaphor
13. The sausages tasted awfully good. – Oxymoron
14. Sheena was as proud as a peacock. – Simile
15. It has been raining cats and dogs for hours. – Idiom