FIGURES OF SPEECH

FIGURES OF SPEECH

Figurative Language

As cool as Cucumber

Simile

As busy as a Bee

Simile

We are like two peas in a pod.

He walked as slow as a snail.

Multiple Choice

He felt uncomfortable like a _____ out of water.

• boat

• fish

• prawn

• yacht

Multiple Choice

She hid behind a curtain and remained as quiet as _______.

• butterfly

• mice

• cow

• cat

Fill in the Blank

As brave as a ______

Fill in the Blank

They fought like _____ and ______.

Multiple Choice

Laughter is the _____ of the soul.

• balm

• medicine

• music

• melody

Multiple Choice

Her lovely voice was ______ to the ears.

• music

• noise

• balm

• silence

Fill in the Blank

Ranjit Singh was the _____ of Punjab.

Example of an Extended Metaphor