Valentine's Language

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'Her smile is like a ray of sunshine.'

• Her smile is like a ray of sunshine

• Her smile is like a muddy puddle

• Her smile is like a thunderstorm

• Her smile is like a wilting flower

Recognize the metaphor in the phrase: 'Love is a battlefield.'

• Love can be difficult and challenging.

• Love is a walk in the park.

• Love is a piece of cake.

• Love is a bed of roses.

Understand the personification in the line: 'The heart of the city never sleeps.'

• The personification gives human-like qualities to the city.

• The personification suggests the city has a heart.

• The personification refers to the city as a living being.

• The personification means the city is always awake.

Interpret the symbolism of a red rose in the context of Valentine's Day.

• Happiness, joy, and celebration

• Love, romance, and passion

• Sadness, grief, and loss

• Anger, frustration, and disappointment

Analyze the hyperbole in the statement: 'I have a million things to do before Valentine's Day.'

• The statement is a metaphor

• The statement is a simile

• The statement is a paradox

• The statement contains hyperbole.

Explain the alliteration in the phrase: 'Valentine's velvet violets.'

• Repetition of the 's' sound

• Use of the word 'Valentine'

• Reference to the color violet

• Repetition of the 'v' sound

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'His love burns like a raging fire.'

• His love is as cold as ice.

• His love is like a gentle breeze.

• His love burns like a raging fire.

• His love is as bright as the sun.

Recognize the metaphor in the phrase: 'Her heart is a fragile glass.'

• Her heart symbolizes a fragile glass.

• Her heart is as strong as steel.

• Her heart is a sturdy rock.

• Her heart is a delicate flower.

Understand the personification in the line: 'The moon winked at the lovers below.'

• The moon is being personified as if it has human-like qualities.

• The moon is jealous of the lovers

• The moon is feeling lonely and wants to join the lovers

• The moon is actually winking at the lovers

Interpret the symbolism of Cupid's arrow in the context of Valentine's Day.

• Hunger and thirst

• Sadness and despair

• Anger and frustration

• Love and desire