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    Figurative Language: Figure It Out!


    Draw a line to match each type of figurative language with its definition.

    simile a phrase with a figurative meaning that is different than its literal meaning

    metaphor an exaggeration so dramatic that it is obviously not true

    idiom a comparison of two things that are not alike, using the words “like” or “as”

    hyperbole when a set of words uses the same sound or letters repeatedly

    personification the use of descriptive words that appeal to the five senses

    alliteration sound words

    onomatopoeia a comparison of two things that are not alike, using the words “is” or “are”

    imagery giving human characteristics to something nonhuman

    Choose the correct type of figurative language for each example below.

    1. It is raining cats and dogs outside. 2. The old door creaked open.
    a. metaphor a. hyperbole
    b. idiom b. alliteration
    c. onomatopoeia c. onomatopoeia

    3. Mom is a real bear when she’s mad. 4. The trees danced around in the breeze.
    a. metaphor a. simile
    b. personification b. imagery
    c. simile c. personification

    5. My backpack weighs a ton! 6. Priya played piano perfectly.


    a. idiom a. personification
    b. alliteration b. alliteration
    c. hyperbole c. hyperbole

    7. The fresh, juicy orange is tangy and sweet. 8. My dad is as strong as an ox.
    a. idiom a. simile
    b. imagery b. metaphor
    c. onomatopoeia c. imagery

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