Figurative Language

Front

As hungry as a bear!

Back

Simile

Front

The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands.

Back

Personification

Front

Tired after school, I slept for a month!

Back

Hyperbole

Front

The clock on the wall laughed at me while I tried to finish my test.

Back

Personification

Front

Confusion about a situation.

Back

Oxymoron

Front

An elephant's opinion carries weight.

Back

Pun

Front

My brother was boiling mad after I broke his favorite action figure.

Back

Metaphor

Front

After fans left, the seats were a disaster area.

Back

Metaphor

Front

I had no choice but to do as I was told.

Back

Oxymoron

Front

She doesn't watch basketball, but joined in because her school's team is in the finals.

Back

Idioms