Figurative Language

It took me forever to finish my homework last night!

We were rage-filled bulls, ready for our retribution.

The colors jumped off the painting.

"Crack, sizzle, pop!" her bacon finally started to crisp in the skillet.

definition: words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning

I had to drive halfway across the world to get to your house!

The wind danced on the lakes surface, causing small ripples.

definition: the author's attitude

definition: the reader's feelings

At precisely 6:30 am my alarm clock sprang to life.

If I can use this project for history and for English, I can kill two birds with one stone.

I've been keeping this secret too long. It's time for me to spill the beans.

She explained that her house was more of a home to her now that she did not live alone.

definition: the word choice one uses when speaking or writing

The phony frog acted like he was a dog when he answered the phone.

I am as silent as the grave when I'm not with my friends.

We're all swimming in the waves of time.

Words are the weapons with which we wound.

I am an eagle. I will soar to great heights.

The run down house appeared depressed.

Lola sat still as a rock while she waited.