Figurative Language

The comparison of two or more unlike things using the words LIKE or AS

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things/objects.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The comparison between two or more unlike things WITHOUT using the words like or as. It states one this is (are, was, were) something else.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The giant's steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog's bath.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

I felt like a cheetah when I ran the race.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Those boys are like two peas in a pod.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The wind sang her mournful song through the falling leaves.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The rain kissed my cheeks as it fell.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification