Name the type of figurative language. Has the cat got your tongue?
Idiom It means you are not talking.
Name the type of figurative language. The trees seemed to stand at attention for her as she walked down the peaceful trail.
personification
Name the type of figurative language. I am so hungry I could eat an elephant!!
hyperbole
Name the type of figurative language. Her teacher told Lisa to break a leg as she prepared to perform a solo in the talent show.
idiom
Name the type of figurative language. A tree is known by its fruit.
proverb
Name the type of figurative language. She is a shining star.
metaphor
Name the type of figurative language. They fought like cats and dogs.
simile
Name the type of figurative language. I heard that last piece of pie calling my name.
personification
Compound or Complex? I let her off work early because she did not feel well.
Complex (It contains the dependent clause "because she did not feel well.")
Compound or Complex? I cannot go to the concert; I have practice.
Compound (Both sides are Independent clauses.)
Compound or Complex? We went ahead and ate since you were running late.
Complex (contains the dependent clause "since you were running late")
Compound or Complex? I made an A on my test although I forgot to study.
Complex (contains the dependent clause "although I forgot to study")
Compound or Complex? Sally brought the chips, but she forgot the dip.
Compound (contains two independent clauses joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction)
Where is the adverb? Tie your shoes tightly so they won't come undone.
tightly
Where's the adverb? I really appreciate your kind words.
really
How many adjectives? We swam in the lazy river and relaxed in the warm sun.
4 (the lazy, the warm)
