Figurative Language

Uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare one object with another to suggest that they are alike or similar.

• simile
• personification
• metaphor

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.

• hyperbole
• alliteration
• metaphor

He was as busy as a bee.

• simile
• alliteration
• metaphor

He was so hungry, he ate the whole cow for lunch, tail and all!

• hyperbole
• idiom
• personification 

A phrase that says one thing, but means something entirely different.

• idiom
• metaphor
• hyperbole

Everything is coming up roses for Sarah today!

• idiom
• alliteration
• simile

When human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.

• personification
• metaphor
• onomatopoeia

My teddy bear gave me a hug.

• personification
• hyperbole
• idiom

Compares two things, but does NOT use 'like' or 'as'. 

• metaphor
• idiom
• onomatopoeia

Her eyes were jewels, sparkling in the sun.

• metaphor
• simile
• hyperbole