Figurative Language

He is like a monster when he plays sports.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

He is like a monster when he plays sports.

This means:

• He is gentle.

• He is afraid.

• He is strong and aggressive.

• He is soft and passive.

My brother is a clown.

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

My brother is a clown.

This means:

• He is playful and funny.

• He is smart.

• He enjoys wearing clown clothing.

• He works as a clown at parties.

The rain kissed my face as it fell.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

The rain kissed my face as it fell.

This means:

• The rain pressed its lips against my face.

• The rainfall was torrential.

• The rain hit my face when it fell from the sky.

• There was a light shower of rain.

The water was a million feet deep.

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

The water was a million feet deep.

This means:

• The water was chilly.

• The water was shallow.

• The water was rough.

• The water was extremely deep.

The strawberries were yelling, “Eat me first!”

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

The strawberries were yelling, “Eat me first!”

This means:

• The strawberries looked appetizing.

• The strawberries looked fresh.

• The strawberries looked old.

• The strawberries looked sweet.