Figurative Language

I have a frog in my throat.

• idiom

• hyberbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

His voice is thunder in my ear

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

She is as angry as a hornet!

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The man's strong hands turned oranges to orange juice with just one touch.

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The teacher was as focused as a laser beam.

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"You are a bull in a china shop," scolded mom.

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

That costs an arm and a leg!

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Her voice is as quiet as a mouse.

• idiom

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Tony chowed down at lunch.

What does "chowed down" mean?

• ate a lot

• sat down

• ate slowly

• cooked food

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Deion decided to face the music and tell his mother the truth.

What does "face the music" mean?

• play loud music

• turn to face his mother

• listen to old music

• take responsibility for his actions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B