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