Connotative Language

He is a shining star. What kind of figurative language does this example show?

Elise studied really hard for her test and got a 7/10. Mervyn didn't study at all and got a 10/10 on the same test. At recess, Elise looked at Mervyn green with envy. What does "green with envy" mean?

Alex's sister fell off her tricycle and cried tears falling down like rain. What kind of figurative language does this example show?

The last piece of pie was calling her name. What kind of figurative language does this example show?

People love to be around him because he is arrogant. People love to be around him because he is confident. Which word has a positive connotation?

Vicky's personality is as sweet as candy. What kind of figurative language is used here?

The snow is a white blanket over the mountains. What kind of figurative language does this example show?

Every morning, my alarm clock yells at me to get up out of bed. What kind of figurative language does this example show?

Carl's watch was as golden as the sun. What two subjects are compared in this sentence?

My little cousin is very curious. My little cousin is very nosy. Which word has a positive connotation?

Apollo can be seen as a clever god. Apollo can be seen as a sly god. Which word has a negative connotation?

That news story is unusual. That news story is bizarre. Which word has a negative connotation?