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Define what a simile is.
What is -
a comparison using like or as
Define what a metaphor is.
What is -
a direct comparison without like or as
Define what a hyperbole is.
What is-
an intentional exaggeration
Define what an idiom is.
What is-
a common expression with figurative meaning.
Define what personification is.
What is-
giving human qualities to non-human things.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The mashed potatoes were as fluffy as a pillow fresh from the dryer."
What is - a simile?
The mashed potatoes were really fluffy.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"My uncle is a bottomless pit when it comes to stuffing."
What is - a metaphor?
My uncle can eat a lot of stuffing.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"I’m so hungry I could eat an entire flock of turkeys."
What is - a hyperbole?
I am really hungry.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Let's talk turkey"
What is - an idiom?
Let's speak honestly or negotiate seriously.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The turkey sizzled and whispered secrets in the oven."
What is a personification?
The turkey made sounds in the oven.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Grandma’s laughter was as warm as a fresh-baked pie."
What is a simile?
Grandma's laughter was warm and pleasant.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"That pumpkin pie was a slice of pure sunshine."
What is - a metaphor?
That pumpkin pie was warm and pleasant.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"We cooked enough food to feed an army—and their cousins."
What is - a hyperbole?
We cooked a lot of food.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Stuffed to the gills"
What is - an idiom?
Extremely full after eating.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Cold winds tapped impatiently at the windows."
What is personification?
The cold wind made constant sounds on the window.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The turkey glistened like gold under the dining-room lights. "
The turkey glistened beautifully.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Our kitchen became a symphony of sizzling, bubbling, and chopping."
What is - a metaphor?
Our kitchen was loud with the sounds of cooking.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The pumpkin pie disappeared in less than a millisecond."
What is - a hyperbole?
The pumpkin pie was eaten very quickly.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Feast your eyes"
What is an idiom?
Look at something with delight.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The fire crackled happily as the family gathered around."
What is personification?
The fire crackled as the family gathered.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The autumn leaves danced down the street like confetti at a parade."
What is a simile and personification?
The autumn leaves blew in the wind down the street.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The Thanksgiving feast was a warm hug after a long year."
What is - a metaphor?
The Thanksgiving dinner was warm, and it felt good since the year had been hard.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"My plate was so full it weighed more than a baby elephant. "
What is - a hyperbole?
My plate was full of food, and it made it really heavy.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"Riding the gravy train"
What is an idiom?
An easy, abundant source of comfort or benefit.
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
"The pumpkin pie waited patiently for someone to take the first slice."
What is personification?
It was taking a while for people to start eating the pumpkin pie.