Figurative Language Practice

Which type of figurative language is this?

The sunflower smiled at the sun as it stretched toward its rays.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Which type of figurative language is this?

The runner ran like a cheetah in the race.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Which type of figurative language is this?

Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What type of figurative language is this?

She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What type of figurative language is this?

His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What type of figurative language is this?

The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What type of figurative language is this?

I've told you a million times to put the lid back on the milk!

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What type of figurative language is this?

Reading is freedom for me. I can escape every difficult problem with a good book.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification