Figurative Language in Lord of the Flies

"Within the irregular arc of coral the lagoon was still as a mountain lake" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

"The palms that still stood made a green roof" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"The incredible pool was only invaded by the sea at high tide" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"He turned over, holding his nose, and a golden light danced and shattered just over his face" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"Ralph paddled backwards, immersed his mouth and blew a jet of water into the air" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

"'"We've got to make smoke up there--or die'" is an example of 

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"His ordinary voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh note of the conch" is an example of 

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"When these breezes reached the platform the palm fronds would whisper" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"This toy of voting was almost as pleasing as the conch" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

"The rock was as large as a small motor car" is an example of

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification