This English Language quiz is called 'Metaphors' and it has been written by teachers to help you if you are studying the subject at middle school. Playing educational quizzes is a fabulous way to learn if you are in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade - aged 11 to 14.
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A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to describe a person or object and in so doing makes an understood comparison; unfortunately, this 'understood' comparison is not always easy to understand. For example, 'Her sunny face was a pleasing sight'. Her face couldn't literally (in real) be sunny.
By comparing it with the sun, we understand that she was a pleasant person. Technically speaking, metaphors are figures of speech.
You may think that metaphors are not important to learn or understand. However, in everyday life metaphors are used extensively and so it's handy to familiarize yourself with them. You could always make up your own metaphors too and see if they catch on!
Do this middle school English quiz and see if you can find the meaning of the metaphors.