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What does this sentence mean? I was so ashamed, the earth swallowed me up.
Describing how ashamed the person
What two objects are being compared? After falling down the stairs, Kimberly had a bump as big as an apple on her forehead.
Bump on forehead and apple
HOW are the two objects being compared? After falling down the stairs, Kimberly had a bump as big as an apple on her forehead.
Describing the size
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? The warm coat hugged me.
Personification
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? Ally the alligator eats an apple
Alliteration
What does the sentence mean? The warm coat hugged me.
The warmth of the coat went around your whole body
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? Jerry jumped for joy
Alliteration
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? Ricky the raccoon rides rollercoasters
Alliteration
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? Sammy the snake slithers slowly
Alliteration
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? "She was let go from her job last week."
Euphemism
What does the sentence mean? "She was let go from her job last week."
She was fired from her job
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? "All eyes were on the star athlete as he prepared for the final match."
Synecdoche
What does the sentence mean? "All eyes were on the star athlete as he prepared for the final match."
Everyone was watching the star athlete
What figurative language is being used in the sentence? "The pilot had a fear of flying."
Irony
