Figurative Language

Front

"Her mind swirled with curiosity like the currents in a stream." - Seeds of Change

Back

Simile

Front

"Wangari's parents knew she was smart and hardworking." - Seeds of Change

Back

Not figurative language

Front

"Her mind was a seed rooted in rich soil, ready to grow" -Seeds of Change

Back

Metaphor

Front

"People rushed through streets like river water over stones." -Seeds of Change

Back

Simile

Front

"Leaves changed color because of photosynthesis." -Seeds of Change

Back

Not figurative language

Front

"Senor, when you awake, please look upon us all with new eyes."

Back

Idiom

Front

"Spots of bright light glowed like jewels amidst the dark green forest." -The Great Kapok Tree

Back

Simile

Front

"Anyone without a strong heart might use the knowledge of the forest against our people." -The Dreaming Tree

Back

Idiom

Front

"Wangari had an idea as small as a seed but as tall as a tree." -Seeds of Change

Back

Simile

Front

"A tree that reaches for the sky." -Seeds of Change

Back

Idiom