Holiday Figurative Language

Which sentence contains an idiom?

• "Mom said we had to save money, so no fancy gifts—we’re tightening our belts this year."

• "The cookies in the oven called to me, begging to be eaten."

• "The crackling fire filled the room with warmth."

• "Why do we have to wait a million years to open gifts?!"

• "The kids were over the moon when they saw the presents under the tree."

Which example uses allusion?

• The Grinch in our neighborhood refused to put up christmas lights

• The snow fell softly, as if the heavens were sending blessings.

• The icicles sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.

• "The Christmas bells sang a merry tune."

Which sentence contains allusion?

• "The star on top of the tree shone brighter than the North Star."

• "The bells jingled as the sleigh flew by."

• "The snow whispered under their boots."

• "The wind howled like a wolf in the night."

• "The children built a snowman that resembled Frosty, their magical winter friend."

Which sentence contains onomatopoeia?

• "The jingle bells jingled joyfully."

• "The snowflakes danced in the breeze."

• "The fire crackled warmly in the hearth."

• Both A and C

What type of figurative language is this? "Santa’s sleigh soared through the night sky, a comet of cheer."

• Metaphor

• Similie

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

True or False: This sentence contains a simile: "The snow was as soft as a fluffy pillow."

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which example uses alliteration?

• "The reindeer ran rapidly on the rooftop."

• "The tree sparkled like a million diamonds."

• "Frost covered the windows with icy lace."

• "Santa’s laugh echoed joyfully through the room."

What type of figurative language is this? "With a bang, the fireworks lit up the Christmas Eve sky."

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

True or False: This sentence contains personification: "The fireplace sighed, sending warmth across the room."

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: This sentence includes alliteration: "Santa's sleigh slid silently through the snowy sky."

• TRUE

• FALSE