Figurative Speech (Hyperbole, Personification, Metaphor, Simile)

The final exam was easy as counting from 1 to 3,

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

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The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

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The moon winked at me through the clouds as if to say I should venture forward.'
What object is being personified in the sentence?

• Clouds
• Winked
• Say
• Moon

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During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simlie
• Metaphor

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The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

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"As Campbell twirled, her headband angrily slapped Mrs. Brennan across the face."
What human characteristic is being given?

• Twirling
• Dancing
• Flying
• Slapping

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I like to eat fish.

• Simile
• Not a simile

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I am the richest man in the world!

• Personification
• Metaphor
• Simile
• Hyperbole

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Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

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A simile.....

• tells what a person likes
• compares two unlike things using the words like or as
• compares two similar things 
• tells what a person is doing

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