Simile Superstars
"Runs like a cheetah" is an example of what literary device?
What is a simile
"He is a shining light on the stage" is an example of what literary device that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"?
What is a metaphor
What does the idiom "break a leg" mean?
What is "good luck"
Which sentence contains personification: "The sun sets slowly" or "The sun smiled down on us"?
What is "the sun smiled down on us"
"The alliteration in 'sally sells seashells' repeats what type of sound?
What is the "s" sound
"Sings as sweetly as a bird" is comparing two things using what words?
What are like or as
In the metaphor "The city is a jungle," what two things are being compared?
What is a city and a jungle
If someone says "it's raining cats and dogs," what are they describing?
What is heavy rain
In the phrase "The wind whispered secrets," what human-like quality is given to the wind?
What is whispering
Which literary device is used to exaggerate a statement for emphasis, often to the point of absurdity?
What is hyperbole
"He ran like a speeding bullet" is a simile that says he is what?
What is fast
"Her voice is a warm hug" is a metaphor that compares someone's voice to what?
What is a hug
What does the idiom "bite off more than you can chew" mean?
What is take on more than you can handle
"The city streets woke up" is an example of personification because it gives human-like qualities to what?
What are city streets
"The world is a stage" is an example of what literary device that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"?
What is a metaphor
"She sings as softly as a whisper" is a simile that compares someone's singing voice to what?
What is a whisper?
"Time is a thief" is a metaphor that suggests time does what?
What is steals or takes away moments
If someone says "cost an arm and a leg," what are they describing?
What is something that is expensive
Identify the personification in the sentence: "The flames danced across the stage."
What is "the flames danced"
"The stars twinkled like diamonds" is an example of what literary device?
What is a simile
Which of the following sentences contains a simile: "The sunset was a fiery ball" or "The sunset burned like a fiery ball"?
What is "the sunset burned like a fiery ball"
Identify the metaphor in the poem: "The school is a melting pot, blending cultures and minds."
What is "the school is a melting pot"
What does the idiom "bend over backwards" mean?
What is to go out of your way
Which of the following sentences contains personification: "The clock struck midnight" or "The clock scolded us for being late"?
What is "the clock scolded us for being late"
Identify the literary device used in the phrase "The fire crackled with laughter."
What is personification