Figures of speech

That piece of pizza is calling my name!

Which figure of speech is being used in this sentence?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

I ran a million miles in that marathon!

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Oxymoron

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Mr brother crashed into the fence while riding his bike.

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

• Oxymoron

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My sister is a fish, she can spend all day in the pool.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My friend is so generous, she has a heart of gold.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

I was so embarrassed, my face was as red as a tomato!

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

The backpack weighs a ton!

• Personification

• Oxymoron

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

That plant is begging for water.

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Oxymoron

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech?

• Oxymoron

• Adjective

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Metaphors and similes are used when:

• Comparing one thing to another.

• Taking up space on a page.

• A student wants to sound smart.

• Placing two words that are opposites next to one another.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D