Simile
Simile/Metaphor
Metaphor
Mixed Bag
Personification/
Idioms
100

Briana watched the TV screen like a hawk as she waited for the school to announce a snow day. 

100

The falling icicle cut like a dagger through the snow.

100

The icicles transformed the house into a glittering palace. 

100

Outside the bells could be heard ringing: "ding-dong, ding-dong."

100

The carolers held lanterns, and the flickering light dance across their faces as they sang.

200

The warmth of the hot cocoa was as comforting as a hug from a loved one. 

200

The deals on Christmas gifts were a steal

200

I was a marshmallow in all the layers of sweaters and the puffy coat my mom forced me to wear. 

200

It was only December 1st, and winter break was a million years away. 

200

We will hit the road on Christmas morning and travel to grandma's house

300

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose, like a light bulb

300

Mom was as giddy as a kid on Christmas when she opened her new vacuum cleaner. 

300

The tree was a statue of lights and ornaments. 

300

Busy shoppers bounded through the mall, bearing heavy bags and buying bundles of gifts.

300

We are excited to ring in the New Year

400

When Martin woke up, he saw that the neighborhood looked as if someone had poured powdered sugar over everything. 

400

The boy was like a lawyer trying to convince his mom that he hadn't thrown a snowball at his brother. 

400

My eyes were saucers when I saw the feast. 

400

Powerful smells of pecan pies and other perfect pastries filled the air.

400

We got up at the crack of dawn to see our presents. 

500

Santa was as quiet as a mouse when he delivered the presents. 

500

The kids built the snowman like they were experts of the trade. 

500

These holiday deals are a steal.

500

In the days before Christmas, the kids were as sweet as candy, hoping to end up on Santa's good list

500

Grandma always says the more the merrier on Christmas Eve. 

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