Figurative Language + Meaning

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What does the metaphor, "She is drowning in a sea of grief" mean?

Back

She is really really sad

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

Back

The sun is not out at night

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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."

Back

She gets really angry

Front

What is the meaning of this figurative language?
"We'll keep dancing 'til we die."

Back

We will keep dancing for as long as we want to.

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What is the meaning of this figurative language? "I'll be your gold; I'll be your silver; I'll be your platinum."

Back

He is valuable or precious to her

Front

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."

Back

I have loved you for a long time and always will

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What is the meaning of this figurative language? "You are as cuddly as a cactus; you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch."

Back

He is rude and unpleasant.

Front

What's the meaning of this metaphor? "After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

Back

Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

Front

What's the meaning of this hyperbole? "Shawn would move mountains for Angela."

Back

Shawn would do anything for Angela.

Front

What's the meaning of this personification? "The camera loves me!"

Back

Photos of me are always really good.