Figurative language.

Front

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the shelves.

Back

Simile

Front

Teacher's remark: "This class is like a three-ring circus."

Back

Simile

Front

The pillow was a cloud when I put my head on it after a long day.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Fluorescent light as the sun during the test.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Harold is a wet blanket.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Ted was as nervous as a mouse in a room full of cats.

Back

Simile

Front

“Time is money” is an example of:

Back

Symbolism

Front

Life's a roller-coaster is:

Back

Symbolism

Front

“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of:

Back

Hyperbole

Front

So tired I could sleep for a year...

Back

Hyperbole