Figurative Language 8-3

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "My backpack weighs a ton!"?

Back

hyperbole

Front

The evening melted away like a snowflake.

Back

simile

Front

What figure of speech is used in the phrase "Time is a thief"?

Back

metaphor

Front

The surf surged up as the sun swept the shore.

Back

alliteration

Front

She clattered and clanged as she washed the dishes.

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

Identify the literary device in the phrase: "Time marches on."

Back

personification

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "Homework is a breeze."?

Back

metaphor

Front

The lillies in the field danced gaily in the wind.

Back

personification

Front

What literary device is used in the sentence: "Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair."?

Back

alliteration

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "He is as busy as a bee."?

Back

simile