Figurative Language

We got a new Einstein in school today.

Maya's mom could tell she was upset, so she gave her a lollipop and told her to keep her chin up.

The house settled to sleep as the night fell around it.

I can tell you've been struck by Cupid's arrow.

Maggie got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

The car engine hacked and coughed as Kevin turned the key.

Time to wake up, Sleeping Beauty!

Yum! This locker room smells fantastic!

A group of birds stood on a power line as proud as soldiers.

She was so tired while she was reading that the words seemed to squirm like snakes.

The race had gone on for so long, Jeremy was running out of steam.

Time crawled as Tim sat in the hot detention room.

Pete is a couch potato; you can never get him to do anything.

Jonah stubbed his toe on the table and yelled out "Wow! That felt great!"

Looking at her messy room, Julie's mom said "You could win an award for cleanliness!"

The football player was a giant, shadowing over the rest of the team.

Sarah was a torch, lighting the way for everyone who came after her.

The coins tossed into the wishing well turned over like seagulls.