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Figurative Language

metaphors, similes, hyperboles, and personification

TermDefinition
metaphor a comparison saying that one thing is another thing (without using "like" or "as")
simile a comparison between two different things using the words like or as
hyperbole an extreme exaggeration used to make a point
personification giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas
metaphor Her smile was sunshine, brightening the whole room.
simile He was as fast as a cheetah on the soccer field.
hyperbole He ran faster than the speed of light.
personification The wind whispered through the trees.
metaphor Her voice is music to my ears.
metaphor The classroom was a zoo.
simile She was as busy as a bee.
simile Her laugh was as bright as sunshine.
hyperbole This backpack weighs a ton.
hyperbole I told you a thousand times to clean your room!
personification The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.
personification The flowers danced in the breeze.
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