Figurative Language - Williston School District

Figurative
Language
Reading Skills Review
Here are just a few examples of
figurative language.
• Simile: compares two things using “like”
or “as”
• Metaphor: compares two things but does
not use “like” or “as”- says one thing is
another
• Hyperbole: an exaggeration
• Idioms: a colorful way of saying
something- does not mean exactly what it
says
Now…
Let’s look at examples. As you
read each example of figurative
language, think about which type
of figurative language it is
exemplifies.
That man
is as
strong as
an ox!
Whoa! I
bet Bruce
has grown
ten feet
over the
summer.
It was as
dark as night
in the
classroom
when the
lights were
off.
The package that just arrived
is as light as a feather.
“Thank you! You are such a
peach for helping me with my
work,” the teacher exclaimed.
When I was skiing, my hands
were as cold as ice.
The grumpy old man is a bear
when he gets angry.
My legs were noodles during the
speech I gave at my sister’s
wedding.
It’s raining cats and dogs!
“You are such a doll for
mopping the floor,” Gina’s
mother gushed.
Georgio won the race by the
skin of his teeth.
Kivaun
could make
that shot
from a mile
away.
Julianne is a ray of sunshine in
our classroom.
“Wow! You
hit the button,
Marcus,” the
teacher
exclaimed
proudly.
Jerry’s
arms
were as
strong as
steel.
I am a chicken when my
brother brings his pet mouse
around me.
After seeing
Sheila’s face, I
realized I had
really put my
foot in my
mouth.
I have read that book fifty
million times.
Trevor was
such a safe
cyclist that he
was always
ready to stop
on a dime.
Zip
your lip
before
you get
us both
in
trouble!
My uncle was furious
because his new car was a
lemon.
I am not
worried about
what Thomas
said the other
day. That is
just water
under the
bridge.
It took me forever to do
my homework.
I will be back as quick as a
wink.
My mom
will
ground me
for life if I
make an F
on my
report
card.
Lacey
was as
cute as a
button in
her new
dress.
Figurative
Language
Reading Skills Review

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