Figurative Language

Which of these is an example of an idiom?

• crazy like a fox
• raining cats and dogs
• smooth as ice
• all the world's a stage

Choose the metaphor

• her eyes were as blue as the ocean
• she has no self-control
• your room is a disaster area

What is the definition of a simile?

• uses the words “like” or “as” to compare objects to suggest they are alike
• does not use "Like" or "as" to compare objects
• exaggerated phrases
• personifies things not alive

Choose the simile

• That man must be 100 years old
• Nothing bothers him
• Her eyes were dancing fireflies
• Your speech was smooth as ice

Metaphors ...

• don't use "like" or "as" to compare
• always use "like" or "as" to compare
• make animals act like people
• are exaggerated statements

What is an idiom?

• expression  whose actual meaning is completely different from its literal meaning
• makes objects act like people
• uses exaggerated statements
• compares two things using "like" or "as"

Personification ...

• I've told you a million times!
• The toast jumped out of the toaster
• She can run like a cheetah
• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!