Figurative Language Review

Give the definition of simile.

Give the definition of metaphor.

Give the definition of hyperbole

Give the definition of personification.

Give the definition of idiom.

Which one is a simile?

• Barb looked busy as a bee while doing her homework.

• Barb really likes doing homework.

Which one is a metaphor?

• This classroom is a zoo during KAHOOT games.

• This classroom can be as crazy as a zoo.

Which one is a hyperbole?

• Janet was so scared she closed her eyes.

• Janet was so scared that her eyes popped out of her head.

Which one is personification?

• The wind screamed in my face while I rode my bike.

• The wind sounded fierce while I rode my bike.

Which one is an idiom?

• Please don’t be a such a crazy human.

• Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me what happened.