Figurative language practice

Front

"Oh, how I love thee more than life itself!"

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Stars threw down spears; heavens watered tears.

Back

personification

Front

The moon as a ghostly pirate ship on cloudy seas

Back

metaphor

Front

Voice like nails on a chalkboard

Back

simile

Front

Leaves are little yellow fish swimming in the river.

Back

metaphor

Front

The old clock in the parlor grieves as midnight approaches.

Back

personification

Front

Sad waters, sad and chilly

Back

personification

Front

Fame is a bee; it has a name and a song.

Back

metaphor

Front

"but his hours are busy."

Back

personification

Front

Words as jars to take and place on a shelf

Back

metaphor