It’s Not That Serious
"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room."
What figurative language is being used?
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“I walked into class late, and my face turned red like a tomato.”
What does the speaker really mean?
They felt embarrassed. (Simile - like)
“Frances talks so much, my ears are begging for a break.”
What figurative language is being used?
Personification (Ears can't beg)
“The wind whispered secrets outside my window.”
What does the speaker really mean?
The wind made soft sounds. (Personification)
“I have a million pages of homework tonight.”
What figurative language is being used?
Hyperbole (exaggeration)
“My alarm clock screamed at me this morning.”
What figurative language is being used?
Personification (Clocks can't scream)
“I texted Ashley by mistake. My life is over.”
What does the speaker really mean?
They are embarrassed, stressed, or worried about the mistake. (Hyperbole - exaggeration)
“My little brother is a walking tornado.”
What does the speaker really mean?
Their little brother is energetic, messy, and causes a lot of chaos. (Metaphor - is)
“Julie and Maria fight like cats.”
What figurative language is being used?
Simile (like)
“I laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe.”
What does the speaker really mean?
They thought something was extremely funny.
(Hyperbole - exaggeration)
"I did homework for three hours. My brain is mush."
What does the speaker really mean?
They are mentally exhausted. (Metaphor - is)
“My group project is a roller coaster of emotions.”
What figurative language is being used?
Metaphor (is)
“Mike ate the last chip. I will never forgive him.”
What does the speaker really mean?
They are exaggerating how upset they are about a small problem. (Hyperbole - exaggeration)
“The subway is a can of sardines during rush hour.”
What does the speaker really mean?
The subway is extremely crowded. (Metaphor - is)
“My phone battery dies every two seconds.”
Their battery runs out quickly.
(Hyperbole - exaggeration)
“The last slice of pizza is calling my name.”
What figurative language is being used?
Personification (Pizza can't call)
“Silly students spilled snacks, switched seats, and skipped class.”
What figurative language is being used?
Alliteration (Repeated 's' sounds)
“My weekend disappeared in seconds.”
What does the speaker really mean?
The weekend felt like it went by quickly. (Hyperbole - exaggeration)
“The cafeteria was a zoo."
What does the speaker really mean?
The cafeteria was loud and chaotic. (Metaphor - was)
“Crazy cousins caused complete chaos.”
What figurative language is being used?
Alliteration (repeated “c” sounds)
“My backpack is a black hole.”
What does the speaker really mean?
Their backpack is messy and holds everything. (Metaphor - is)
“I thought I was caught. I froze like a statue.”
What figurative language is being used?
Simile (Comparison - like)
“I checked my phone a billion times.”
What figurative language is being used?
They checked their phone a lot, but not a billion times. (Hyperbole - exaggeration)
"The line at the food truck was a mile long.”
What does the speaker really mean?
The line was very long. (Hyperbole - exaggeration)
“Ridiculous rumors ruined recess.”
What figurative language is being used?
Alliteration (repeated “r” sounds)