Literary Devices Gr. 7

The falling snowflakes are dancers

The monkey's mean mentor slapped the banana out of his hand.

The students fought like cats and dogs.

Picking grapes was like living in Siberia, except hot and more boring.

Vince gulped down the glass of water.

Eerie elephants elevated their feet during their pedicure.

The exam was like a maze.

Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty.

The bird’s chirp filled the empty night air.

The principal, Mr. Belton, spoke over the crackling loud speaker.

The branch began to groan from the weight of the bag.

You are my sunshine.

The traffic noises argued long into the night and finally Cal went to sleep.

Winter’s icy grip squeezed his rib cage.

She’s as cute as a button.

Jan ate the hotdog despite the arguments it posed to her digestive system.

The children were roses grown in concrete gardens, beautiful and forlorn.

The cactus saluted those who drove past.

Kevin didn't want to do his math homework. It was as difficult as nailing jelly to a tree.

The wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed.

The boy was a shining star.

The frog plopped into the pond.

Sheep should sleep in a shed.

The bird crunched on his food.

She smiled sweetly.

The teacher was as cool as a cucumber.

Sarah's baseball team was the best in the school; they were like royalty.

Laughter is the best medicine.

Her long hair was a flowing golden river.

Freaky Fran fried four frogs.

Jealousy crept in, as Sonia saw Jennifer's new designer school bag.

I overheard the streets talking about you.

The cliff threatened the hiker.