Figuring Out Figurative Language

Front

Told you a million times not to do that.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Garry’s giraffe gobbled gooseberries greedily, getting good at grabbing goodies.

Back

Alliteration

Front

Mom dropped bacon into the pan, creating popping and crackling sounds.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

You are like a hurricane: calm in your eye, but I'm blown away.

Back

Simile

Front

Wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed.

Back

Personification

Front

We waited centuries for the latest game release.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Mike turned on the mic; its screech sang across the classroom.

Back

Personification

Front

The beach was a zoo during spring break.

Back

Metaphor

Front

You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog, cryin’ all the time.

Back

Metaphor

Front

He is as strong as an ox.

Back

Simile