Review of Figurative Language
Four Types of Figurative
Language
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Instructions
Study the definition and
example for each type of
figurative language then
complete the practice
questions.
Simile
Definition: A comparison
between two things using like or as.
Example: The rain felt like small
kisses on Rosemary’s face.
Metaphor
Definition: A comparison
between two things without using
like or as.
Example: The classroom was a
hive of worker bees.
Idiom
Definition: An everyday
expression that has a figurative
meaning.
Example: The grass is always
greener on the other side.
Analogy
Definition: A comparison using
two groups of words.
Example: A wrench is to a
plumber as a brush is to a painter.
Practice Questions
Instructions: Determine what
type of figurative language each
example is, and check your
answer before clicking on the
next slide.
1. Fear is to terror as noisy is to loud.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Analogy
2. We were misbehaving in the hall,
and our teacher told us to cut it out.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Idiom
3. Hermon’s cheek swelled up like a
meatball.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Simile
4. When Kobe slam dunks he is a
pouncing leopard.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Metaphor
5. Love is an ocean carrying you in
its arms.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Metaphor
6. I am a drum; I speak with a voice
that demands attention.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Metaphor
7. Unknown is to famous as
lender is to borrower.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Analogy
8. It’s never too late to turn
over a new leaf.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Idiom
9. Don’t throw the baby out
with the bath water.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Idiom
10. The rotten applesauce in the
refrigerator looked like a science
experiment.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Analogy
Answer: Simile