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Grade 6 Figurative Language Practice Test

Build Grade 6 English Language Arts skills with five 10-question practice tests on similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, alliteration, imagery, and tone.

Figurative Language Practice Tests

These Grade 6 English Language Arts practice tests help students recognize and interpret language that goes beyond literal meaning. Students practice similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, alliteration, imagery, mood, tone, and the effect of figurative comparisons.

Skills covered

  • Identifying similes and metaphors
  • Recognizing personification and hyperbole
  • Interpreting idioms in context
  • Finding alliteration and sensory imagery
  • Explaining how figurative language creates mood and tone
  • Distinguishing literal and figurative meaning
  • Choosing effective figurative language in writing

How to use these practice tests

Look for comparison words such as like or as, notice human actions given to nonhuman things, and watch for impossible exaggeration or familiar phrases with nonliteral meanings. Use the surrounding sentence to explain the image, feeling, or idea the language creates.

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Grade 6 Figurative Language Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 6 English Language Arts practice test on similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, alliteration, imagery, and figurative meaning.

Identify the type of figurative language, interpret its meaning in context, and explain how it creates an image, mood, tone, or emphasis.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which phrase creates a cheerful mood?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Sunshine skipped across the bright garden..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Sunshine skipping and a bright garden create an energetic, cheerful image.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Sunshine skipping and a bright garden create an energetic, cheerful image.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which phrase creates a suspenseful mood?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The floorboards creaked behind her in the dark..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: The dark setting and unexplained creaking create suspense and uncertainty.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

The dark setting and unexplained creaking create suspense and uncertainty.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

How does the metaphor "Her words were sparks" describe the speakers words?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The words may inspire energy, excitement, or a strong reaction..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Sparks can start energy or fire, so the metaphor suggests powerful effects.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Sparks can start energy or fire, so the metaphor suggests powerful effects.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Why might an author write "The storm marched toward the coast"?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is To make the storm seem powerful and purposeful..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Marching is a human action that gives the storm a forceful, advancing quality.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Marching is a human action that gives the storm a forceful, advancing quality.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence uses figurative language to show a characters sadness?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A gray cloud followed him all day..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: The cloud is a figurative image for the characters continuing sadness.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

The cloud is a figurative image for the characters continuing sadness.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A writer changes "The rain fell heavily" to "The rain drummed on the roof." What is the effect?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The new wording creates a stronger sound image..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Drummed helps readers hear the repeated sound of rain striking the roof.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Drummed helps readers hear the repeated sound of rain striking the roof.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which phrase suggests that a character is very tired without stating it directly?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is His eyelids felt as heavy as stones..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: The comparison to heavy stones emphasizes the difficulty of keeping his eyes open.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

The comparison to heavy stones emphasizes the difficulty of keeping his eyes open.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the effect of the idiom "on the same page" in a group discussion?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is It suggests that the people share an understanding or plan..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Being on the same page is a nonliteral way to say that people agree or understand the plan.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Being on the same page is a nonliteral way to say that people agree or understand the plan.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence creates a peaceful mood through imagery?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Soft waves whispered against the shore beneath a pale moon..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: Soft waves, a pale moon, and whispering create a calm and peaceful image.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

Soft waves, a pale moon, and whispering create a calm and peaceful image.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Why might a writer replace "The child was nervous" with "Butterflies fluttered in the childs stomach"?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The figurative image shows the feeling in a more vivid way..

  1. Notice the language: Look for a comparison, exaggeration, human quality, repeated sound, or nonliteral phrase.
  2. Interpret the meaning: The butterfly image gives readers a concrete way to imagine nervousness.
  3. Explain the effect: Connect the figurative language to the image, feeling, tone, or idea it creates.

The butterfly image gives readers a concrete way to imagine nervousness.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 6 Figurative Language

What topics are covered?

The page covers similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, alliteration, sensory imagery, literal and figurative meaning, mood, and tone.

How can students interpret figurative language?

Students can identify the language type, read the surrounding context, determine the comparison or exaggeration, and explain the image, feeling, or idea it creates.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 6 Figurative Language questions in total.