Figurative Language

I walked past a line of large oak trees, their branches cascading over the paved road. They danced in the wind as if their favorite song was playing.

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

I rode my bike up the hill. I beacme more aware of my breathing the closer I go to the top, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Finally, I reached the top and began rolling down the steep side. I felt as free as a bird while the breeze rushed through my hair.

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" my dad muttered while patting his stomach. "How do burgers sound?" he walked outside and started the grill.

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

"Miss Wilbur, my computer froze again!" whined Andy. "These computers are old dinosaurs. Will we ever get new ones?" he continued.

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

BZZZ "would you mind sending down Kat to check out?" the receptionist asked over the intercom.

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

Samantha soared down the street on her sleek skateboard.

• personification

• metaphor

• Alliteration

• onomatopoeia

Which is personification?

• He plead for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was cold iron.

• Mr. Johnson has been teaching here since the Stone Age.

• The candle flame danced in the dark.

• Billy will cry if you pop his balloon.

Which is a hyperbole?

• He plead for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was cold iron.

• Mr. Johnson has been teaching here since the Stone Age.

• The candle flame danced in the dark.

• Billy will cry if you pop his balloon.

Which is a metaphor?

• He plead for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was cold iron.

• Mr. Johnson has been teaching here since the Stone Age.

• The candle flame danced in the dark.

• Billy will cry if you pop his balloon.

Which is a simile?

• The town square was buzzing like a beehive

• The promise between us was a delicate flower.

• Morgan Mouse munched marshmallows merrily.

• Billy will cry if you pop his balloon.