Figurative Language

Front

My mother was the most delicate creature.

Back

metaphor

Front

Mom’s hair was raven black.

Back

metaphor

Front

My heart is pounding

Back

personification

Front

Nick's idea was a thought grenade!

Back

metaphor

Front

Her hair was like a nest.

Back

simile

Front

She turned up her eyes.

Back

idiom

Front

Nick was dying of curiosity.

Back

hyperbole

Front

Sally sold her sister's socks to Susan.

Back

alliteration

Front

Sally sold her sister's socks to Susan.

Back

alliteration

Front

Disagreements as temporary as hiccups

Back

simile