Duplicate of Figurative Language

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

The colors leaped off the painting.

They were in bitter love with each other.

Shameka shone as brightly as a star in her new dress.

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

Lola sat still as a rock while she waited.

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

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

We were as quiet as mice while we wrote our papers.

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

We're all swimming in the waves of time.

definition: the author's attitude

It took me forever to finish my homework last night!

The run down house appeared depressed.

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

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

definition: the word choice one uses when speaking or writing

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

definition: the reader's feelings

Words are the weapons with which we wound.