Mastering Figurative Language

What is the meaning of the phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs'?

• It means it's raining heavily.

• It refers to a pet adoption event.

• It indicates a light drizzle.

• It means it's a sunny day.

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

• Time is a friend.

• Time is a journey.

• Time is a puzzle.

• Time is a thief.

What type of figurative language is used in 'She has a heart of stone'?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

In the line 'The wind whispered through the trees', what figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What does the simile 'as brave as a lion' imply?

• It implies that someone is very courageous or fearless.

• It means someone is very strong or muscular.

• It indicates that someone is very cautious or timid.

• It suggests someone is very wise or intelligent.

Identify the hyperbole in the statement: 'I've told you a million times.'

• I've told you countless times.

• I've told you a few times.

• The hyperbole is 'a million times'.

• I've told you twice.

What figurative language is present in 'The classroom was a zoo'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Simile

In the phrase 'He has a chip on his shoulder', what does it mean?

• He is feeling happy and carefree.

• It means he is resentful or has a grievance.

• He is planning a surprise party.

• He is making a joke.

What type of figurative language is used in 'The stars danced playfully in the night sky'?

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

Identify the personification in the sentence: 'The flowers nodded in the breeze.'

• The breeze whispered softly.

• The sun smiled down on the flowers.

• The garden danced in the sunlight.

• The flowers nodded in the breeze.