Similes and Metaphors

Literal or figurative? The boy is 135cm tall.

Simile or metaphor? Time is a rushing river.

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

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

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

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

Simile or metaphor? His cheeks are red apples.

Literal or figurative? Her eyes are two emeralds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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