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.
Which 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.” Which figurative language 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 language is used?
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 the figurative language used in this sentence: “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.”
Idiom: 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 that it's raining heavily.
It's raining cats and dogs!
What does it mean by "life is a rollercoaster"?
It means that there are ups and downs in life.
Choose two onomatopoeia words from: “crash,” “jump,” “smile,” “whisper.”
crash, whisper
True or False: Onomatopoeia is a word that describes colors.
False