Simile
Camila was as sweet as honey when she met a new friend. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
The calm lake was a mirror. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
was a mirror - meaning you could see your reflection in the lake.
"The days became a never-ending walk" Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
a never ending walk - a very long walk that felt like it was going to last forever
Its raining cats and dogs. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
raining cats and dogs - raining very hard
When attacked in his home, he will fight like a caged tiger. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
The boy was a skyscraper, towering over the other students. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
was a skyscraper - very tall
"I've told you a million times!" Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
a million times - lots and lots of times
Don't break that - it cost me an arm and a leg. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
cost an arm and a leg - expensive/cost a lot of money
Cindy was as jumpy as a kangaroo walking through the dark forest. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
as jumpy as a kangaroo - easily surprised/scared
was a zoo - wild and crazy
As the girls walked into lunch Kayla said "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!" Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
eat a horse - very hungry, could eat a lot
"I agree completely. You hit the nail on the head." Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
hit the nail on the head - you're exactly right.
He raced away, as fast as a cheetah on the hunt. Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
as fast as a cheetah - to go very fast
"I feel bad for the person who messes with Emily's kids. That woman is a mama bear." Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
is a mama bear - very protective, will defend her kids
"I walked forever to get here. Don't make me go back." Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
forever - a long time/long way
"She always exaggerates, so you have to take her stories with a grain of salt." Identify the figurative part of the sentence and tell what it means.
take (it) with a grain of salt - don't take it too seriously, don't totally believe all of it.