Parts of Speech
The scouts were EXHAUSTED after the twenty mile hike. a)idle b)hot c) tired d)perky
The window sang her mournful songs through the falling leaves.
personification
My backpack weighs a ton!
I REGRET that we cannot play together after school today. a)feel sorry b)feel glad c)stated d)disagree
"Pop!"
onomatopoeia
The rain danced in a pattern, repeating the steps over and over as it fell.
personification
This wasp is a fine SPECIMEN of a stingin insect.
a)target b)scheme c)sample d)section
My sister uses so much makeup that when she smiles, her cheeks fall off.
hyperbole
Playing cards with Sam is like trying to outsmart a Vegas slot machine.
Neither, simile
The storm looked MENACING.
a)angry b)peculiar c)jumbled d)threating
Bob was a master, knocking down all the bowling pins.
metaphor
My computer hates to do my homework.
personification
Joey WINCED when he stood on his sprained ankle.
a)smiled b)growled c)drew back in pain d)frowned
The grass was as sharp as a sword.
simile
Her eyes were darting searchlights, scanning the room for her rival
Neither, metaphor