Metaphors Quiz
1 / 15Identify metaphors and their meanings
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Which of the following is a metaphor?
About Metaphors Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Metaphors Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Identify metaphors and their meanings Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which of the following is a metaphor?
Answer: She is a ray of sunshine
2. What does the metaphor 'Time is money' mean?
Answer: Time should not be wasted
3. In 'The world is a stage,' what is being compared to a stage?
Answer: Life and the world
4. What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of gold' mean?
Answer: He is kind and generous
5. Which sentence contains a metaphor?
Answer: The classroom was a zoo
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Metaphors Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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