Simile, Metaphor, Personification & Hyperbole practice

Simile

comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"

Example: They fought like cats and dogs!

Personification

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Metaphor

comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"

Example: How could she marry that snake?

Hyperbole

exaggeration

Simile

Comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"

Example: The sisters fought like cats and dogs!

Metaphor

Comparing two unlike things NOT using the words "like" or "as."

Example: How could she marry a snake like that?

Personification

Giving an object or animal human feelings, thoughts, attitudes or actions.

Hyperbole

Extreme exaggeration for effect.

Personification

Example sentence:

The delicious bread danced in my stomach.

Hyperbole

Example sentence:

I've said that a million times.

Metaphor

Example sentence:

Matthew is a tall, cool drink of water.

Simile

Example sentence:

Jose sleeps like a log.

Metaphor

A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

Simile

A comparison of two unlike things using "Like" or "As."

Personification

Giving human characteristics to something non-human.

Hyperbole

Extreme exaggeration

Simile

comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"

Example: They fought like cats and dogs!