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Figurative Language Practice (Simile, Metaphor, Personification)
By Claire Gilliam
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Students tell whether the sentence is an example of simile, metaphor, or personification.
Read the sentences. Choose whether each sentence is an example of simile, metphor, or personification.
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Question 1
1.
He drew a line as straight as an arrow.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 2
2.
Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 3
3.
Opportunity was knocking at her door.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 4
4.
Beyoncé sings like an angel.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 5
5.
Ravenous and savage from its long polar journey, the North Wind is searching for food—
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 6
6.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 7
7.
Don't just sit there like a bump on a log.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 8
8.
Her eyes were fireflies.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 9
9.
Knowledge is the key to success.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Question 10
10.
The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification