Exploring Figurative Language Fun

Front

Which sentence contains a simile? The wind whispered through the trees., Her smile was as bright as the sun., The classroom was a zoo., The leaves danced in the breeze.

Back

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Front

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor? Options: The clouds were like cotton candy., The car roared down the street., The snow is a white blanket covering the ground., The rain fell gently.

Back

The snow is a white blanket covering the ground.

Front

Which sentence shows personification? The stars twinkled in the night sky., The angry storm pounded on the roof., The apple was red and shiny., The dog barked loudly.

Back

The angry storm pounded on the roof.

Front

Which of the following is a simile? The moon was a silver coin in the sky., The flowers nodded their heads in the wind., She ran as fast as a cheetah., The sun smiled down on us.

Back

She ran as fast as a cheetah.

Front

Which sentence uses personification? The mountain was tall and rocky., The clock told us it was time to go., The river was cold and deep., The grass was green.

Back

The clock told us it was time to go.

Front

Read the sentence: "The thunder grumbled like an old man."
Which two types of figurative language are used in this sentence?

Back

Simile and personification

Front

Why is "The leaves danced in the wind" an example of personification?

Back

Because it gives leaves a human action.

Front

Create a simile to describe someone who is very brave.

Back

She is as brave as a lion.

Front

Which sentence best compares a metaphor and a simile?

Back

A metaphor says something is something else, while a simile uses "like" or "as" to compare.

Front

Which sentence is NOT an example of figurative language? Options: The sun peeked over the mountains., The cake was as sweet as honey., The dog ran fast., The classroom was a circus.

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The dog ran fast.