Figurative language

I would really like a bed like the one in that hotel.

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• idiom

My aunt's apartment in New York is a closet. My mom says that if she had to live in that small space, she would go nuts.

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• idiom

When my dad snores it sounds like a train chugging down the railroad track.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• onomatopoeia

My cousin told me that Mr. Jones, our new science teacher, is a drill sergeant. He used to teach at her school. He barks commands at everyone, and he NEVER smiles.

• metaphors

• alliteration

• personification

• simile

My mouth is on fire! I need water! I can't believe that I just ate that habanero pepper!

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

Don't let the cat out of the bag! What does that really mean?

• to tell a secret

• to be very expensive

• made a poor impression

• starting over on a project

He is pulling me leg. What does that mean?

• to wake up in a bad mood

• to tease or joke with someone

• to brag

• starting over on a project

The plants drooped toward the ground, begging for water. When rain finally decided to make its appearance, the dry soil slurped up the moisture and the plants stretched back to life.

• personification

• alliteration

• metaphors

• onomatopoeia

Jim's tractor didn't appreciate being left out in the cold overnight. When Jim went to start it in the morning, it shivered several times before finally starting. 

• simile

• alliteration

• metaphor

• personification

Which of the waterslides at Wild Water West is your favorite? I like the red slide- I bet it twists and turns at least ten times!

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• personification