Figurative Set #1, (Similes, metaphors & personi ...

4. Salma is like a walking encyclopedia. She is so knowledgeable. (Name the figure of speech here.)

13. The man turned suddenly into a raging bull. (Name the figure of speech here!)

12. The calm lake was a mirror. You could see your face reflected with all expressions and gestures on it. (Name the figure of speech here!)

Comparing one thing with another using "like" or "as" is called a _____________.

______________________ is used to give an animal or object human traits or characteristics.

8. They always fight like cats and dogs. Super disturbing to their neighbours! (What figure of speech do we have here?)

5. Belal is a palm tree. Look how tall he is! (Name the figure of speech here!)

18. The parrot's eyes talked to me, " Set me free . . . out of this cage . . . out of this prison!" (Name the figure of speech here!)

10. The snowflakes are dancing in the air. (Name the figure of speech here!)

Comparing one thing with another without using "like" or "as" is called a __________________.

11. The kids are as beautiful as little daisies. Super attractive! (Name the figure of speech here!)

7. The strawberries reddened telling me, "I taste so good!"

15. I am a night owl. I do all my assignments at night. (Name the figure of speech here!)

20. She zoomed like a rocket. (Name the figure of speech here!)

16. Ben's temper was like a volcano, ready to explode.

17. Books are the keys to your imagination. (Name the figure of speech here!)

6. What is the difference between a SIMILE and a METAPHOR?

9. Laila is a shining star today! (What figurative language do we have here?)

15. Look at the stars! They are sparkling diamonds. (Name the figure of speech here!)

14.The kids were like monkeys on the jungle gym.(Name the figure of speech here!)

19. Sara was a flying canary after all.