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I passed the exam without having to study all night. It was a piece of cake.
Idiom
Andrea isn't afraid of anything, she is as brave as a lion.
Simile
Peter knows so much about history! You can ask him any question and he'll give you the answer. He is a walking encyclopedia.
Metaphor
I ate so much food at lunch that my stomach is going to explode!
Hyperbole
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
Personification
After winning the game, Jane felt like she was on cloud nine.
Idiom
After turning in my art project my backpack felt as light as a feather.
Simile
My dad likes to stay up until 2:00am even when he has to work, he is a night owl.
Metaphor
I know it's only been two days since I saw my friends but it feels like ages ago!
Hyperbole
This summer was so hot that my flowers were begging for water.
Personification
We can play board games or watch a movie – it’s really six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Idiom
My sister and I are always together and we like the same things, we are like two peas in a pod.
Simile
Maria is a chicken, she is afraid of everything.
Metaphor
I need to get new shoes, these ones are killing me.
Hyperbole
The stairs of the old house groaned when we went down to the basement.
Personification
My mom baked a cake for dessert today! I am exited because this only happens once in a blue moon.
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