The calm lake was a mirror. You could see your face reflected with all expressions and gestures on it.
metaphor
Simile or metaphor? "A single dim ray, like the thread of a spider, shot out from the crevice."
simile
What figurative language picture is present here?
onomataopoeia
"Her eyes staring back at me were dark pieces of coal" is an example of
metaphor
What two things are being compared here? "Ben's temper was like a volcano, ready to explode"
Ben's temper: volcano
"He was texting me a million times a day" is an example of
hyperbole
What figurative language is this? "Dorian could hear nothing - only the drip, drip of blood onto the floor."
onomatopoeia
What type of figurative language is this? "And he wore a smile you could see a mile." What does "you could see a mile" mean?
hyperbole/very big smile
Simile or metaphor? The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies."
metaphor
What figurative language is present here?
personification
Simile or metaphor? "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
simile
Laila is a shining star today! (What figurative language do we have here?)
metaphor
After sneaking out of the house, he knows he is in hot water." (a) He is taking a hot bath. (b) He is in trouble. (c) He is fixing a broken pipe.
b
Why is this person's explanation being compared to mud in this metaphor? "Your explanation is as clear as mud."
It is difficult to understand
What figurative language do you see here? "Betty bought badges for Bryce"
alliteration
What two things are being compared here? "Books are the keys to your imagination."
books to keys
What type of figurative language is this? Is this a good feeling or bad feeling? "The gentle breeze softly kissed my cheeks as I walked down the road."
personification/good
"Her eyes are sparkly as diamonds" is a
simile
"The icy wind slapped me in the face" is an example of
personification
What do you visualize here? "The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies."
Lights of a boat getting small like fireflies as it sails away.
"The trees danced in the breeze" is an example of
personification
Why is a lake being compared to a mirror in this metaphor? "The lake was a mirror. "
Clear/Calm (no waves)
Crash, ZOINK, moo, BOOM and pop are examples of
onomatopoeia
What do Belal and palm trees have in common in this metaphor? "Belal is a palm tree. Look how tall he is!"
They are both tall.