Figurative Language

Front

America is a melting pot.

Back

metaphor

Front

The trees danced in the wind.

Back

personification

Front

They fight like cats and dogs.

Back

simile

Front

Betty bought butter but it was bitter.

Back

alliteration

Front

A loud BOOM outside my window.

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

It's so hot outside; I bet it's a million degrees!

Back

hyperbole

Front

The play was as boring as watching paint dry.

Back

simile

Front

Planting purple petunias in the park.

Back

alliteration

Front

The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

Back

personification

Front

Hungry enough to eat an elephant.

Back

hyperbole