Simile
A comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
"The lake was as smooth as glass."
Metaphor
A direct comparison where one thing is said to be another. It doesn't use 'like' or 'as'.
"The classroom was a zoo."
Personification
Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or animals.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
"The bacon sizzled in the pan."
Alliteration
The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase.
"She sells seashells by the seashore."
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
"I've told you a million times!"
Identify the Technique 🕵️
1. The sun is a golden ball in the sky.
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2. The curious cat crept cautiously.
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3. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
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4. The old house groaned under the weight of the snow.
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Creative Challenge ✍️
Write a short paragraph about a stormy day. Try to use at least three different types of figurative language.