Figurative Language Review
Directions: color the squares according to the following types of figurative language. ***If a square can be classified as more
than one type of figurative language, then you must color the square BOTH colors!***
Personification – purple
Simile – blue
Idiom – orange
metaphor – green
Hyperbole – red
My mouth is on fire
The cat got your
tongue.
He is as fast as
lightning.
Johnny is a pack rat.
America is a melting
pot for immigrants.
A leopard can’t
change his spots
The book spoke of
many adventures.
Her purse was a minimart of supplies.
You are a pig.
Keep an eye on him.
They looked like ants
from the rooftop.
The waterfall of rain
felt cool.
She is an angel.
My feet screamed
with every step.
That backpack weighs
a ton!
Time crawled slowly.
The book invited her
on an adventure.
His head was like a
brick wall.
You are driving me
crazy!
The tree hugged the
birds nest.
I have been as busy
as a bee.
My dad is as grouchy
as a bear in the
mornings.
He is under the
weather.
New ideas are wings
that help you soar.
My socks hide from
me after I dry them.
I will die if I can’t go
to the party!
I slept like a baby
last night.
The light showed me
the way.
A bird in the hand is
worth two in the
bush.
The steak was as
tough as leather.
The sun’s bright face
smiled at me.
My dad is an
encyclopedia of
history.
Life is a rollercoaster.
This class is like a
circus.
I am an open book.
Her smile was as
bright as the
sunshine.
There was a blanket
of snow on the
ground.
Grandpa is older than
dirt.
It was so cold, I saw a
polar bear wearing a
jacket!
He is as skinny as a
toothpick.
My mom is going to
kill me!
He disappeared like a
magician.
My teacher is a prison
warden.
I have told you a
million times.
The child spun like a
spinning top.
The brush had to
fight with my hair.
Don’t cry over spilled
milk.
The wind smacked his
hat across the field.
Don’t beat around the
bush.
She was like a bunny
rabbit hopping.
The rose cried dew
drops.
She was as blind as a
bat.
I have repeated
myself a thousand
times.
Her caramel eyes
sparkled.
I could hear a pin
drop.
His face was as white
as a ghost.
The dogs teeth were
like daggers.
My tutor is a
lifesaver.
I am on top of the
world!
He has a chip on his
shoulder.
The school was an
icebox by lunch time.
His feet were like
boats.
We are just hanging
around.
The rain fell in
buckets
I am so poor that I
can’t pay attention.
The rain danced in
the wind.
Sound Devices Review
Directions: color the squares according to the following types of figurative language. ***If a square can be classified as more
than one type of figurative language, then you must color the square BOTH colors!***
Onomatopoeia – yellow
alliteration – pink
repetition – brown
The booming thunder
How much wood could
a wood chuck chuck?
Helen Hippo has
healthy hands.
Zane zipped through
the zoo.
The stairs creaked
loudly.
Fat fanny fell flat.
He said this, you said
that, well I say no!
Pow!
I was in my room not
cleaning my room.
The buzzing of the
bees is relaxing.
Mickey Mouse makes
marvelous muffins.
White whales whip
though the waves.
Billy Bob batted
baseballs.
My ears are ringing.
The crackling fire
kept us warm.
Lilly lion likes
lemonade.
The ice plopped into
the glass.
Tiny Tim tiptoed to
the top of the stairs.
Slam!!!
Bippity boppity boo!
Twinkle twinkle little
star.
Calvin Camel came
clumping on a cane.
Baa Baa black sheep
have you any wool?
The door slammed
with a bang!
Rain rain go away
come again some
other day.
The frog croaked in
the moonlight.
The kitten purred
softly while sleeping.
Happy birthday to
you. Happy birthday
to you.
Bang!
Star light start
bright first star I see
tonight.
The ringing of the
bells
The pigs squealed and
oinked at the farmer.
Jill juggled jiggly
jellybeans.
I’m a nobody. Who are
you? Are you a nobody
too?
Pink shoes, pink skirt,
pink shirt, outfit
done!
I heard the hissing of
the snake behind me.
The tick tock of the
clock
Danny darted and
dodged the traffic.
The bees in the trees
the bees in the bush.
Smack!!!
The symbols clanged
against each other.
The Washington
Wizards play ball.
Plop!
The splashing of the
cool water feels good.
Fancy fastened the
flat tie first.
The dog darted
arcoss the ditch.
The fizzing soda
tickled my nose.
The baby birds
chirped from their
nests.
Ring, ring, ring,
Nobody but nobody
can make it alone.
Crack!!!!
Baby baby baaabyy
Baby baby baaabyy
The wheels on the car
screeched to a stop.
Green grapes are
great with granola.
Charlie chewed and
chomped cheese
sticks.
The waves splashed
against the shore.
Blue bells boom in the
wind.
Sally sits silently
watching the city.
ACHOO!!!
Slimy salamanders
slide into the water.