Figurative language

Which sentence is a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The room was a disaster.

Which sentence is a metaphor?

• She sings like an angel.

• The car engine roared.

• The classroom was a zoo.

What is an example of personification?

• The stars were like diamonds.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• He was as tall as a giraffe.

Which sentence uses hyperbole?

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The sun was shining brightly.

• I have a ton of homework.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that sounds like the noise it describes.

• A comparison using "like" or "as."

• An exaggerated statement.

Which of these sentences uses onomatopoeia?

• The stars twinkled.

• The bacon sizzled in the pan.

• She was as busy as a bee.

Why do people use figurative language?

• To confuse the reader.

• To make sentences shorter.

• To make language more interesting.

Which phrase means to be very angry?

• See red.

• Green with envy.

• Roll out the red carpet.

Which phrase means to be jealous?

• Show one's true colors.

• Rose-colored glasses.

• Green with envy.

Which phrase means to make a special effort to welcome someone?

• See red.

• Roll out the red carpet.

• Green with envy.