Figurative Language

The chair was as shaky as a newborn horse trying to stand.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The calm lake was a mirror, reflecting the mountains in the distance.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I have a million things to do today.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My favorite teacher is as smart as a rocket scientist.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The old floor croaked as we walked slowly down the hall.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

When my dad makes up his mind, he is a rock, not budging an inch.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Mary will be back in a second.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The gardener added the soil to his crops believing he was making them happy.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The painting is as colorful as a rainbow.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The lava was a blanket of fire scorching all the plants in its path.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personificaiton

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D