Simile
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? My hands were as cold as ice.
My hands were really cold.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? The kitten is a fluffy cloud.
The kitten is furry and white.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? My mom told me she would buy me a pony when pigs fly.
My mom is never going to buy me a pony.
Anything very hungry (horse, bear, cow, etc.)
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? I'm as hungry as a bear.
I am really hungry.
Our class is really busy and loud today.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? When I got my test back and it was an A+, I was on top of the world!
I was really happy when I got my test back and it was an A+.
Fill in the blank! The baby kitten was as light as a _____.
Anything very light (feather, leaf, paper, etc.)
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? The assembly was like watching grass grow.
The assembly was really boring.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? She's a fish when she gets in the pool.
She swims really well and fast when she gets in the pool.
What is the literal meaning of these sentences? I used all my savings to buy a new Harry Potter cloak and wand. It cost me an arm an a leg.
It was really expensive.
Fill in the blank. My older sister is as tall as a _______.
Anything very tall (tree, skyscraper, beanstalk, etc.)