Identify the figurative Language
“She is as busy as a bee.” What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Rewrite this literal sentence using a simile: “He runs very fast.”
[Sample] He runs like the wind.
What feelings does the hyperbole “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” express?
Extreme hunger.
hich of these is a metaphor?
A) Like a rock
B) She is a shining star
C) As fast as lightning
B
True or False: A simile always uses “like” or “as.”
True
“Time is a thief.” What figure of speech is used?
Metaphor
Create a metaphor for a person who is very calm.
[Sample] He is an ocean at peace.
What does “He has a heart of stone” mean?
He is unemotional or unkind.
Which is an example of personification?
A) The alarm clock screamed
B) He ran quickly
C) The dog barked
A
True or False: A metaphor compares two things using “like” or “as.”
False (that’s a simile)
“The fire roared and crackled.” Which figurative device is shown?
Personification and onomatopoeia (accept either)
Write a sentence that uses alliteration with the letter “S.”
[Sample] Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret.
Give an example of hyperbole.
[Sample] I've told you a million times.
True or False: “He is a lion in battle” is an idiom.
False (it’s a metaphor)
“I could sleep for a thousand years.” What is this an example of?
Hyperbole
Make a sentence using hyperbole about being thirsty.
[Sample] I’m so thirsty I could drink a lake.
Explain what “the world is a stage” means.
Life is like a play; people have roles and perform.
Identify an idiom from this sentence: “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.”
Let the cat out of the bag (to reveal a secret).
True or False: Hyperbole is a type of exaggeration.
True
“Break the ice” is an example of which figurative language?
Idiom
Use an idiom to say someone is very lucky.
[Sample] He's born under a lucky star.
What is the effect of using onomatopoeia like “buzz” or “clang” in writing?
It creates sound imagery and makes writing more vivid.
Choose two onomatopoeia words from: “crash,” “jump,” “smile,” “whisper.”
crash, whisper
True or False: Onomatopoeia is a word that describes colors.
False