Similes, Metaphor, Personification, and Hyperbole

The comparison of two unlike things using like or as is a:

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Giving human characteristics to non-human things is:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.3

A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as is a:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Jayleen is like a rocket on the basketball court.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The fire roared to life in the backyard.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Micaella thought that the leaves fell like rain.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

His glasses danced on the shelf during the earthquake.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The water called invitingly to Aizah.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Jennifer said, "Fruit is fuel for a healthy body."

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

The rusty door hinge screamed every time Kaled opened the door.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification