Holiday Figurative Language

Front

Christmas lights bright as day at night.

Back

Simile

Front

The sun was a stove, melting the ice from the roads.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Deals on Christmas gifts were a steal. Meaning?

Back

The gifts were cheap.

Front

After Christmas, Anna slept like a log. Meaning?

Back

She slept very hard.

Front

Mom was a busy bee baking, shopping, and cooking before Christmas.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Kids act sweet as candy before Christmas to impress Santa.

Back

Simile

Front

The fire roared like a wild lion.

Back

Personification

Front

Lyric: "Folks dressed up like Eskimos." What does this mean?

Back

Dressed for cold weather

Front

Lyric: City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. Meaning?

Back

Sidewalks decorated for the holidays.

Front

Lyric: You are a bad banana with a greasy black peel.

Back

Metaphor