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English 16 Public

Literal and figurative language, with a focus on similes and metaphors

Study Slideshow

Literal or figurative? The boy is 135cm tall.

Literal

15

Literal or figurative? The train screamed loudly as it rushed past us.

Figurative

15

Simile or metaphor? The cheese on this pizza is as hot as lava!

Simile

15

Simile or metaphor? Time is a rushing river.

Metaphor

15

Simile or metaphor? The children tore open their Christmas presents like wild animals set loose on their prey.

Simile

20

Simile or metaphor? My parents are the sturdy branches from which all of us flowers grow.

Metaphor

20

Literal or figurative? Her eyes are two emeralds.

Figurative

20

Simile or metaphor? I am as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation.

Simile

25

Simile or metaphor? She was a kite, floating above the confusion around her.

Metaphor

25

Simile or metaphor? Like a silent thief, the dog crept into the kitchen.

Simile

20

Literal or figurative? Jack had scrambled eggs, orange juice, 2 sausages and 3 pieces of toast for breakfast.

Literal

15

Literal or figurative? Jack's stomach is a black hole, capable of devouring any and all food before him.

Figurative

15

Simile or metaphor? My cat is a furry alien that has come to study our ways.

Metaphor

15

Simile or metaphor? Sleeping on my bed is like floating on a cloud.

Simile

15

Simile or metaphor? He went off like a rocket on his new bike.

Simile

10

Simile or metaphor? His cheeks are red apples.

Metaphor

10