Figurative Language

Dad carried the huge tree stump, because he is as strong as an ox.

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Standing on the mountain, we could see a hundred miles away.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• simile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

He was a grumpy old bear when he lost his championship game.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The crowd heard a "zing" as the ball soared through the air and landed in left field.

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The tiny mouse squeaked in the corner of the garage.

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

It will take us half a year to clean this messy room.

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• simile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

When Jane runs a race, she is like a speeding cheetah chasing a rabbit.

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The metal fork clanged loudly on the tiled floor of the kitchen.

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Her prom dress was a gleaming jewel of beauty.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

He's ten feet tall and still growing.

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A