Figurative Language

The snow danced around in the wind.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

After running the mile, Little Bobby was a rock laying on the ground.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

Running the mile was like climbing Mt. Everest.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

The flute sang out beautifully during the concert.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

The cupcake was a cavity waiting to invade my mouth.

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

"What does the personification, The sky misses the sun at night" mean?

• The sun is not out at night

• The sky wishes the sun was up

• The sun is not in the sky

What's the meaning of this simile?

"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

• Her hair is red

• She gets really angry

• She spits when she talks

• She talks really loud

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"I'll be your gold; I'll be your silver; I'll be your platinum."

• He is rich

• He is handsome to her

• He is valuable or precious to her

• He is untrustworthy

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"I have loved you for a thousand years. . . And I'll love you for a thousand more."

• I have lived a thousand years.

• I have loved you for a long time and always will

• I don't love you.

• I have loved you before.

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"You are as cuddly as a cactus; you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch."

• He is rude and unpleasant.

• He is prickly and slimy.

• He is joyful.

• He is compassionate.