Figurative Language

What type of figurative language is this:

The sunset was a rainbow of colors.

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

What type of figurative language is this:

The water splashed up and out of the pool.

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

What is this an example of:

She is a teacher

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• None of these

What is this an example of:

Her shirt was as red as a firetruck

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

What is this an example of:

The flower bowed at the sun's bright light

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

What type of figurative language is a word that sounds like its meaning?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

What type of figurative language is a comparison using "like" or "as"?

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

What type of figurative language is a comparison and does NOT use "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

What type of figurative language gives human qualities to plants, animals, and things?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

What is this an example of:

The pan hit the floor with a bang!

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification