Figurative Language

Front

My face turned as white as snow.

Back

Simile

Answer explanation

Compared my face to snow, using like or as

Front

The wind howled and screamed throughout the storm.

Back

Personification

Answer explanation

The wind cannot howl and scream. People do!

Front

Cried a river when she lost the contest.

Back

Hyperbole

Answer explanation

It might seem like you can cry a river, but you can't. This is an exaggeration - or hyperbole.

Front

Afternoon chores are a thorn in my side.

Back

Metaphor

Answer explanation

Chores are being called/referred to as a thorn in my side.

Front

The basketball player was a towering mountain!

Back

Metaphor

Answer explanation

The player is being referred to as a mountain to show how tall he was.

Front

During the race, I ran like the wind.

Back

Simile

Answer explanation

Comparing me to the wind, using like or as.

Front

Dandelions danced in the breeze.

Back

Personification

Answer explanation

Dandelions can't dance. People dance.

Front

The only thing he cares about is himself!

Back

Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The ONLY thing he cares about?? That's an exaggeration.

Front

Mrs. Morgan is the best teacher ever.

Back

True