Figures of Speech for English Learners

Front

"These walls have ears" is an example of: metaphor, personification, simile, alliteration

Back

personification

Front

"The baby's skin was like a rose petal"
This sentence is an example of:

Back

simile

Front

"the leaves danced in the wind"
This sentence is an example of: alliteration, metaphor, personification, simile

Back

personification

Front

"rain races, ripping and restless in it's rage"
This sentence is an example of:

Back

alliteration

Front

"the daffodils nodded their yellow heads at the walkers"
This sentence is an example of: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole

Back

personification

Front

"it is really dull day when we don't go to the mall"
This sentence is an example of: simile, alliteration, metaphor, personification

Back

alliteration

Front

"He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm."
This sentence is an example of: metaphor, personification, simile, hyperbole

Back

simile

Front

I’m all ears.

Back

I am listening.

Front

"Kara has the heart of a lion."
What does it mean?

Back

She is very brave.

Front

"It was a piece of cake"
What does it mean?

Back

It was easy.