Figurative Language

Front

Danielle was bursting with pride when she talked about her prize.

Back

very proud

Front

Heart-rending letter about grandmother's illness.

Back

very sad

Front

Beliefs about life after death are not rooted in any particular philosophy.

Back

based on

Front

Her anger melted away when she saw how sorry the boy was.

Back

disappeared

Front

Echoes of her childhood in a novel about a poor family emigrating to the U.S.

Back

reminders

Front

Telling the first lie creates a tangled web of deceit.

Back

complex trap

Front

Stroked the baby's velvety skin.

Back

very soft

Front

Bowling wind all night.

Back

Very noisy.