Figurative Language - Part 2

Emily's eyes were sparkling.

• idiom

• metaphor

• alliteration

• simile

The kittens teeth were as sharp as nails.

• alliteration

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile

Because I'm so clumsy, my mom calls me a bull in a china shop.

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

Big brown bears buy big books.

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

He was so angry. He was a volcano ready to erupt.

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

The children were quiet like mice.

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

• simile

James thought Christopher broke the vase, but he was barking up the wrong tree.

• simile

• alliteration

• idiom

• metaphor

Busy buzzing, the bee behaved beautifully.

• idiom

• simile

• alliteration

• metaphor

She could barely stand. Her legs were JELL-O.

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

The test was so easy! It was a breeze!

• alliteration

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile