Metaphors and Similes
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
John is as fast as a cheetah!
Simile
What is the onomatopoeia in this sentence?
Ouch! I stubbed my toe!
"Ouch!"
Where is the alliteration?
Squawking seagulls swoop on sunbathers.
S
Remove the hyperbole from the sentence.
It was a million degrees outside!
It was super hot outside!
Identify the personification:
The stars danced across the sky.
The stars
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
Max's room is a dumpster.
Metaphor
What is the onomatopoeia in this sentence?
The horn made a loud beep!
"Beep!"
Where is the repetition?
The dog's tail was wag, wag, wagging.
Wag, Wag, Wagging.
Remove the hyperbole from the sentence.
The man was as tall as a tower.
The man was very tall.
Identify the personification:
The flowers danced in the wind.
Flowers
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
Dex has a heart of gold.
Metaphor
What is the onomatopoeia in this sentence?
The mouse went squeak as it ran across the room.
"Squeak!"
Where is the alliteration?
The child bounced the ball at the backyard barbecue.
B
Remove the hyperbole from the sentence.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
I'm very hungry.
Identify the personification:
Time flies when you're having fun.
Time
True or False:
This is a simile: Sam is as smart as an owl!
True
What is the onomatopoeia in this sentence?
Suddenly, there was a loud thud at the door.
"Thud!"
Where is the repetition?
I want to go to my home sweet home.
Home and home.
Remove the hyperbole from the sentence.
I slept like a rock last night.
I slept hard last night.
Identify the personification:
The vines snaked their way up the wall.
Vines
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Simile
What is the onomatopoeia in this sentence?
My teeth chattered as I made my way through the snow.
"Chattered!"
Where is the alliteration?
Johnny's smart spider ate his food while spinning a web at the top of a tree.
S
Remove the hyperbole from the sentence.
This pen is stronger than a sword!
This pen is strong.
Identify the personification:
The camera captured memories with a click.
Camera