Figurative Language Metaphor Simile Idiom

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Mackenzie's temper tantrum was a tornado passing through the Classroom.

• Simile 
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

This is going to cost me an arm and a leg!

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Technology is the best thing since sliced bread.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Ms. Campbell always says you shouldn't cry over spilled milk.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

We wanted to throw a surprise party, but Ms. Howarth let the cat out of the bag.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In his elf costume, Mr. Laroche was as cute as a button.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Watching the Christmas concert was like watching grass grow.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Jaylene's voice is silky smooth.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D