Figurative Language Metaphors and Personification

Which word means: 'To compare two things without using the words like or as?'

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification 

Which word means: 'To compare a non human object to an action that humans can do?'

• Simile
• Personification 
• Metaphor

Which word means: 'To compare two objects using the words like or as?'

• Personification 
• Metaphor
• Simile  

Which figurative language is this an example of: The old man was as blind as a bat.

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification 

Which figurative language is this an example of: When Sally looked outside she saw a blanket of snow.

• Personification
• Simile
• Metaphor 

Which figurative language is this an example of: My computer throws a fit every time I try to use it.

• Metaphor
• Personification
• Simile

What two things are being compared in this sentence: Patrick was as busy as a bee.

• Patrick and busy
• Patrick and bee
• was and as

Which two things are being compared in this sentence: The blizzard swallowed the town.

• Blizzard and town
• Blizzard and someone swallowing
• Blizzard and swallow

Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.

• Jimmy and Jello
• Legs and Jello
• Her and Jello
• Feet and Legs

Which figurative language is this an example of: I was about to get on the airplane, I could hear Hawaii calling my name.

• Metaphor
• Personification
• Simile