LotF Figurative Language

Front

"Within the irregular arc of coral the lagoon was still as a mountain lake" is an example of

Back

simile

Front

"The palms that still stood made a green roof" is an example of

Back

metaphor

Front

"The incredible pool was only invaded by the sea at high tide" is an example of

Back

personification

Front

"He turned over, holding his nose, and a golden light danced and shattered just over his face" is an example of

Back

personification

Front

"Ralph paddled backwards, blew a jet of water into the air" is an example of

Back

metaphor.

Front

"We've got to make smoke up there--or die" is an example of

Back

hyperbole

Front

"His voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh conch note" is an example of

Back

simile

Front

"When these breezes reached the platform the palm fronds would whisper" is an example of

Back

personification.

Front

"This toy of voting was almost as pleasing as the conch" is an example of

Back

simile

Front

The rock was as large as a small motor car is an example of

Back

simile