Figurative Language Dive In

Read the following sentence. "The storm was as loud as a crashing drum." What does the simile suggest about the storm?

• a) It helps you picture the storm as something soft and quiet.
• b) It shows that the storm was very loud and intense.
• c) It describes how calm the storm was.
• d) It explains how peaceful the storm sounded.

Read the following sentence. “The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink.” What does the imagery in this sentence help you picture?

• a) The sun is bright and high in the sky.
• b) The sky is filled with dark clouds and rain.
• c) The sky is clear with no colors at all.
• d) The sky is colorful with shades of orange and pink as the sun sets.

Read the following sentence: “The flowers bloomed brightly in the garden, their petals soft as velvet and bursting with colors of red, yellow, and purple.” What does the imagery in this sentence help you picture?

• a) The flowers are dull and brown, with no color.
• b) The flowers are bright and colorful, with soft petals like velvet.
• c) The flowers are small and hard to see.
• d) The flowers are wilting and unhealthy.

Read the following sentence. "Her voice was as soft as a whisper in the wind." What does the simile suggest about her voice?

• a) Her voice was loud and easy to hear.
• b) Her voice was difficult to hear and quiet.
• c) Her voice was rough and harsh.
• d) Her voice was clear and strong.

Read the following sentence. “The forest was so quiet, you could almost hear the soft rustle of the leaves as they danced in the breeze.” What does the imagery in this sentence help you imagine?

• a) The forest is noisy and crowded.
• b) The leaves are still and do not move.
• c) The forest is peaceful, with soft sounds from the leaves moving.
• d) The leaves are falling fast and making loud noises.

Read the following sentence. "The ice was as clear as glass." What does the simile tell you about the ice?

• a) The ice was so smooth that it was almost invisible.
• b) The ice was so clear that it looked like water.
• c) The ice was difficult to see and cloudy.
• d) The ice was hard but not clear.

Read the following sentence. “The ocean stretched out before them, its waves crashing against the shore, foamy and white like the bubbles in a bath.” What does the imagery in this sentence help you imagine?

• a) The ocean is calm, with no waves at all.
• b) The ocean is freezing and hard to swim in.
• c) The ocean is full of big, crashing waves that look like foam.
• d) The ocean is quiet with no movement.

Read the following sentence. "The mountain looked as tall as a giant." How does the simile help you understand the size of the mountain?

• a) It suggests the mountain was average height.
• b) It helps you imagine the mountain as huge and towering.
• c) It shows the mountain was shorter than expected.
• d) It makes the mountain seem small and unimportant.

Read the following sentence. “The mountain loomed in the distance, its peak covered in a thick blanket of snow, shining like diamonds in the sun.” What does the imagery in this sentence help you picture?

• a) The mountain is very small and easy to climb.
• b) The mountain is far away and covered with bright snow that sparkles.
• c) The mountain has no snow on it at all.
• d) The mountain is made of soft, fluffy clouds.

Read the following sentence. "The bird flew as fast as lightning." What does the simile suggest about the bird's speed?

• a) The bird flew slowly and carefully.
• b) The bird flew in a zigzag pattern.
• c) The bird flew very quickly, like lightning.
• d) The bird flew with a lot of effort and struggle.