Figures of Speech- Practice

Her voice was music to my ears, soothing and beautiful.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

This is a metaphor, since is comparing her voice that was so soothing that it felt like listening to beautiful music. The sentence doesn't use "like" or "as".

The baby’s cheeks were as soft as marshmallows.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The baby’s cheeks were very soft, and marshmallows are used as a comparison. This sentence uses "as", which makes it a simile.

The ocean was a mirror.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

This sentence is comparing the ocean that was calm and reflective, like a mirror. It does not use the words "like" or "as".

The frosty forest froze in fierce February winds.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

Answer explanation

The “f” sound creates a flowing and rhythmic effect.

Timmy’s tiny turtle tiptoed timidly toward the tulips.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The “t” sound repeats to add playfulness.

She has a million pairs of shoes.

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

This sentence exaggerates the number of shoes to say she has a lot.

Time is a thief.

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

Answer explanation

This sentence is comparing time with someone who steals, meaning time passes aways fast and takes away moments, as if stealing them from us.

The mountains stood tall.

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Answer explanation

The mountains are given a human characteristic, meaning the mountains are described as if they are strong and proud like people.

I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life!

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Simile

Answer explanation

This sentence overstates the anticipation for something very exciting.

He ran like a cheetah.

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

This sentence is comparing how someone runs really fast to the fastes animals in the world, the cheeta, using "like".