Figurative Language February 19

He likes to play video games after school.

She likes to read mystery books.

The water sparkles like diamonds in the sunlight.

My dog likes to chase squirrels in the yard.

The baby’s laugh is like music to my ears.

The clouds drifted like cotton candy in the sky.

They like to go hiking in the mountains.

The thunder crashed like cymbals in the sky.

She likes to paint landscapes on weekends.

Her dress is soft like velvet.

As cool as a cucumber

As tall as a giraffe

As sharp as a tack

As busy as a bee

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

A type of alliteration

A type of metaphor

A form of hyperbole

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects

An indirect comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

An exaggeration to make a point

To make the writing more factual

To directly compare two things, highlighting similarities

To exaggerate a point beyond belief

To give life to inanimate objects