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Figurative Language

Explore the difference between Figurative Language (Literary Devices)

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The classroom was a zoo. Metaphor
The alligator's teeth are white daggers. Metaphor
She is a peacock. Metaphor
My teacher is a dragon. Metaphor
Mary's eyes were fireflies. Metaphor
The computers at school are old dinosaurs. Metaphor
He is a night owl Metaphor
You were as brave as a lion. Simile
They fought like cats and dogs. Simile
He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys Simile
He is as strong as an ox. Simile
This house is as clean as a whistle. Simile
Your explanation is as clear as mud. Simile
a hot potato Idiom
piece of cake. Idiom
when pig fly Idiom
bug eyed Idiom
class clown Idiom
He's running faster than the wind. Hyperbole
This bag weighs a ton. Hyperbole
That man is as tall as a house. Hyperbole
This is the worst day of my life. Hyperbole
My dad will kill me when he comes home. Hyperbole
Your skin is softer than silk. Hyperbole
She's as skinny as a toothpick. Hyperbole
You are my sunshine Metaphor
Created by: acrowe4thgrade
 

 



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