Similes
"He was as fast as a cheetah."
What does this phrase suggest?
It suggests that he is very fast.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What human action is being attributed to the wind in this personification?
The wind is being described as whispering, which is a human action that suggests it’s making a soft, gentle sound.
"If you give someone the cold shoulder, what does it mean?"
It means to intentionally ignore or show indifference to someone.
"I’ve told you a thousand times!"
What is the purpose of this hyperbole?
It exaggerates the number of times something has been said to emphasize frustration or repetition.
"Time is a thief."
What does this metaphor mean?
It means that time steals moments or opportunities, as a thief would steal possessions.
"The night sky was as dark as coal."
What is being compared in this simile, and what does it mean?
The sun is compared to coal and it means the night sky is dark.
"The moon smiled down on us."
What does this personification suggest about the moon?
It suggests that the moon is shining down in a friendly, gentle, or comforting way, as if it were smiling.
"She let the cat out of the bag."
What does this idiom mean?
It means she revealed a secret or disclosed something that was meant to be kept hidden.
"He ran faster than the speed of light."
What is the purpose of this hyperbole?
It exaggerates how fast he ran, suggesting an impossibly high speed.
"Her heart is a stone."
What does this metaphor suggest about her heart?
It suggests that her heart is cold, unfeeling, or lacking in compassion.
"Her hair was as golden as the sun."
What does this simile reveal about her hair?
It suggests that her hair is a bright, golden color.
"The flames danced in the fire."
What human quality is being given to the flames here and what does it mean?
The flames are being described as dancing, implying movement and liveliness, as if they were human.
"He’s in hot water now."
What does this idiom suggest about the person?
It suggests that he is in trouble or facing a difficult situation.
"This bag weighs a ton."
What does this hyperbole suggest?
It suggests that the bag is extremely heavy, even though it doesn't literally weigh a ton.
"He’s a lion in battle."
What is being implied in this metaphor?
It implies that he is very brave or courageous in battle, like a lion.
"The mountain was as high as the clouds."
What does this simile tell us about the mountain?
It tells us that the mountain is extremely tall, almost reaching the clouds.
"Death knocked at the door."
What does this personification suggest about death?
It suggests that death is portrayed as a person who is coming or approaching.
"That was a close call."
What does this idiom mean?
It means that something nearly went wrong or could have been disastrous but was avoided at the last moment.
"Her smile could light up a thousand rooms."
What does this hyperbole emphasize about her smile?
It exaggerates how bright and radiant her smile is, suggesting it is extremely bright or impactful.
"The classroom was a zoo."
What does this metaphor suggest about the classroom?
It suggests that the classroom was chaotic or loud, similar to the noise and disarray of a zoo
"The baby was as light as a feather."
What is the meaning of this phrase?
The baby does not weigh much.
"The sun stretched its arms across the sky."
What human action is being attributed to the sun in this personification and what does the phrase mean?
The sun is being described as stretching its arms, suggesting movement and the gradual spreading of sunlight.
"She has a chip on her shoulder."
What is the meaning of this idiom?
It means she is angry or upset.
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is the purpose of this hyperbole?
It exaggerates the speaker's hunger, suggesting they are extremely hungry, even though eating a horse is impossible.
"The world is a stage."
What is the meaning behind this metaphor?
It suggests that life is like a play or performance, where people act out roles as though they are actors on stage.