Figurative Language

This type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

This type of figurative language compares things WITHOUT using like or as.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

This type of figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read this sentence. Which type of figurative language is it?

The daffodils were like huge rays of sunshine.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read the sentence. Which type of figurative language is this?

Zether was a great white shark.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read this sentence. Which type of figurative language is it?

The ground at the base of the hill was cruel and menacing.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read the sentence. Which type of figurative language is it?

The wrinkles in the old man's face appeared deep enough for hills and mountains to hide.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read the sentence. Which type of figurative language is it?

The sun will be a billion years away in a few minutes.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

Read the sentence. Which type of figurative language is it?

Zether's father was as wise as a wolf.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification