Figurative Language

Front

America as a melting pot

Back

metaphor

Front

Trees danced in the wind.

Back

personification

Front

They fight like cats and dogs.

Back

simile

Front

Betty bought butter but it was bitter.

Back

alliteration

Front

A loud BOOM outside the window exemplifies:

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

It's extremely hot outside; a million degrees!

Back

hyperbole

Front

The play was as boring as watching paint dry.

Back

simile

Front

Planting purple petunias in the park demonstrates a literary device.

Back

alliteration

Front

The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

Back

personification

Front

"I'm so hungry I could eat an elephant."

Back

hyperbole