Figures of Speech

Question 1

Based on the image, decide which type of figurative language each sentence uses.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ hyperbole; The sky went pitch black.: hyperbole; The sky was unfriendly.: personification; The sky was a nightmare.: metaphor; The sky was as dark as night.: simile

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They swallow their food whole.

Question 3

Question 3

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ben ate the sandwiches very quickly.

Question 4

Identify each example as a metaphor, simile, personification, or hyperbole.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ personification; personification; metaphor; simile; hyperbole

Figures of Speech Answers

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