Figurative Language

   Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

The sun was beating down on me.

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

I am so thirsty that my throat is as dry as the Sahara desert.

• similie

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

 David shouted, "There are a million other things I could be doing right now, but instead, I'm told to sit down and read!"

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

The California wildfire ran through the forest at an alarming speed.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

"Have you heard of the newest meme going around?" Patrick asked.

"No... I don't know what you're talking about," Sponge Bob explained.

"You have been living in a bubble!" Patrick exclaimed.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

"You look very pretty today," mom said quietly.

"Thanks mom, your smile is a mile wide today!" I exclaimed.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

His ears stuck out like a two-handled mug filled up with cocoa.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

He drew a line as straight as an uncooked spaghetti noodle.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification