Figures of Speech

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The glasses smiled at me.

• Cute cats chase toys.

• Snow is like the sun.

• My life is a dream.

• Which of the following is an example of simile?

• Hiss, slurp, hush, scream--MOM!

• Hopping hens shop for shoes.

• My hand is as cold as snow.

• The shirt said, "Wear Me!"

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Talking turtles torture teachers.

• I am a cloud.

• The dog smiles at me.

• Meow, woof, tweet went the animals.

Which of the following is an example of simile?

• The fluorescent light was the sun during our test.

• As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, "This class is a three-ring circus!"

• Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking chairs.

• The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath.

• Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• I am experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions. 

• That car is big. 

• I am not happy with my results. 

• The moon is a shimmering piece of jewelry.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• I am going through a lot of emotions right now. 

• I think that time flies when I am having fun. 

• The old oak tree in the backyard whispered its ancient tales.

• I love this dress!

Which of the following is an example of a personification?

• The clock screamed early in the morning.

• My dog is my best friend.

• The moon is a huge lamp.

• She cried buckets of tears.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I have a million things to do today.

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• He runs faster than his brother.

• She has a heart of gold.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The bees buzzed around the garden.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The clouds are fluffy like cotton candy.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

• Boom! The people jumped at the roaring sound.

• Her eyes are twinkling stars.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper.

• The lonely cloud glides gracefully.