Figurative Language Review

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Sanav's smile was as bright as the sun.

• The thunder roared angrily.

• Landon is a shining star.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

• Matthew's classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car honked loudly.

• Isabela ran faster than a cheetah.

Which sentence demonstrates alliteration?

• Neil's cat meowed softly.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The sun shone brightly.

• Jordan's dog barked loudly.

During a class activity, Jordan and Landon were asked to identify which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia. Can you help them?

• Whisper

• Bang

• Bright

• Silent

Which sentence contains hyperbole?

• The stars danced playfully in the sky.

• Maria said, 'I have a million things to do today.'

• The river was a ribbon of blue.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

Which sentence best illustrates personification?

• The sun is a golden ball.

• The wind howled in the night.

• Josie is as busy as a bee.

• He is a lion in battle.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences:

• The snow was a white blanket.

• Justin yelled loudly.

• Sophie sings like an angel.

• The car zoomed past.

Which of the following sentences contains hyperbole?

• The flowers nodded their heads.

• Silas is as strong as an ox.

• I could sleep for a year.

• The clock ticked loudly.

Which sentence demonstrates personification?

• The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• The leaves whispered secrets to each other.

• She is a shining star.

• He runs like the wind.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The thunder was a lion's roar.

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• The river was a winding snake.

• The car engine growled.