Figurative Language

Front

A radiant look came over her face, like a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Back

simile

Front

Smelt awful, like a wet dog in old socks!

Back

simile

Front

He was as shapeless as a sack of wool.

Back

simile

Front

As hard as stone.

Back

simile

Front

All the world's a stage; men and women are players.

Back

metaphor

Front

The sun in the west was a drop of burning gold that slid near and nearer the sill of the world.

Back

metaphor

Front

Mr. Neck storms into class, a bull chasing thirty-three red flags.

Back

metaphor

Front

The sun was a toddler refusing to sleep: It was past 8:30 and still light.

Back

metaphor

Front

Words leaping off the paper as she read.

Back

personification

Front

The lime green car raced by, screaming for attention.

Back

personification