Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The hummingbirds hovered in heavenly harmony.

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Idiom

Metaphor

Grass grows greener in the graveyard.

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Simile

A big bug bit the little beetle, but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

Alliteration

Symbolism

Personification

Hyperbole

A good cook could cook as many cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies.

Alliteration

Symbolism

Hyperbole

Simile

An owl symbolises ________.

wisdom

determination

friendship

optimism

A light bulb symbolises _____________.

inspiration

loyalty

sincerity

wisdom

An apple symbolises ___________.

temptation

fascination

confusion

inspiration

A butterfly symbolises __________.

transformation

concentration

confidence

collaboration

Red symbolises __________.

frustration

determination

persistence

calmness

A dove symbolises __________.

peace

love

happiness

determination

A rainbow symbolises _____________.

hope

love

life

peace

He looked at his wedding ring, noticing its perfectly circular shape. It reminded him of his never-ending commitment to his marriage.

symbolism

alliteration

simile

metaphor

"The tires screeched as he slammed on the brakes" is an example of _______________.

Onomatopoeia

Metaphor

Alliteration

Hyperbole

"The engine started with a vroom" is an example of ____________.

Onomatopoeia

Symbolism

Alliteration

Simile

"POW! The ball smacked him right in the face" is an example of __________.

Onomatopoeia

Symbolism

Personification

Alliteration

Which idiom means something or someone is very annoying?

It's a real pain in the neck.

I have a heart of gold.

I'm feeling tired.

I'm not pulling your leg!

Which idiom means that you're feeling sad or troubled about something?

A heavy heart.

I have two left feet.

As busy as a bee.

Mean as a snake.

Which idiom means you can't do anything about a problem?

my hands are tied

my ears are burning

my feet are frozen

my heart is heavy

Dad is as grumpy as a _______.

bear

bunny

bird

snake

Which idiom means that you don't feel good.

I am under the weather.

I am going to tie the knot

I am feeling my oats.

I am happy as a lark.

Which metaphor means that someone is super dependable?

She is a rock.

He is a bear.

She is a clown.

They are statues.

Which simile means that someone is a fast runner?

moved like a cheetah

crazy as a loon

slow as molasses

quiet as a mouse

Which idiom means that you heard good news?

music to my ears

a little bit of heave

put my foot in my mouth

as happy as a a lark

A simile uses like or as to compare two things.

True

False

A metaphor compares two things using like or as.

False

True

An idiom is a common phrase that means something different than the words seem to mean.

True

False

I called her by her sister's name! I really put my foot in my mouth!

idiom

simile

metaphor

none

He was so slow, he could have been a turtle.

metaphor

simile

idiom

none

I told our principal about the problem. Now the ball is in his court.

idiom

simile

metaphor

none

He was so mad, he was a volcano ready to erupt.

metaphor

simile

idiom

none

After being parked in the sun all day, our car was an oven.

metaphor

simile

idiom

none

Mindy was walking as slow as a turtle.

simile

metaphor

idiom

none

Her hair was a rat's nest!

metaphor

simile

idiom

none

My brother is a night owl.

idiom

simile

metaphor

none

I'm feeling excited today!

none

simile

metaphor

idiom

The children were as quiet as mice.

simile

metaphor

idiom

none

There was not even a ripple in the pond. The water was glass.

metaphor

simile

idiom

none

She doesn't mean it. She's just pulling your leg!

idiom

simile

metaphor

none

The dog was as black as coal

simile

metaphor

idiom

none