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100
I waited in line for a million hours until it was my turn.
hyperbole
100

He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice.

metaphor

100
The curtains in the window are waving hello to us.
personification
100

Giving a non-human object human qualities. 

Personification

100

Compare two things by saying one thing is another.

metaphor

200
The tree branches danced in the wind.
personification
200
I was so hungry, I even ate the plate.
hyperbole
200

The car was as fast as a jet soaring through the sky.

simile

200
My hair would not cooperate this morning.
personification
200

Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.

Metaphor

300
The drums were like a thunderstorm.
simile
300

Compares using "like" or "as"

simile

300

 Time after time, I tip-toe around the table.

Alliteration

300
She walked in the room like a supermodel on a catwalk.
simile
300

He strolled around the school as slowly as a snail stuck in molasses

simile

400

Her laughter was like a warm blanket or a familiar song.

Simile
400

Mrs. Katora kicked the keys into the ketchup container. 

alliteration

400

Buzz buzz buzz. The bees buzzed around the flowers.

onomatopoeia

400
Her smile was like a vitamin for his heart.
simile
400

The troop tried to salute without his boot

Assonance

500

The computer stared at me while a put off doing my homework.

personification

500

I’m no Hercules, but I think I could shake the vending machine. 

Allusion
500
My sore feet were begging me to take a break.
personification
500

Their friendship is a rollercoaster ride.

metaphor

500
I'd rather take baths with a man-eating shark than do my homework.
hyperbole