Figurative Language (KMS Grade 6 ELA)

Question 1

A lonely star glared down at me as a sad reminder of love lost.

Accepted Answer

simile, personification

Question 2

The new baby was a blessing from heaven.

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 3

Target and Foodland eat up my money like sharks gobble up prey.

Accepted Answer

simile, personification

Question 4

Social media is like a drug.

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 5

My heart jumped like an excited puppy.

Accepted Answer

simile, personification

Question 6

I like how my kitten's eyes dance when she plays with her toys.

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 7

As I looked at the dessert menu, the root beer float called out to me.

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 8

The car zoomed by as fast as a bolt of lightning.

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 9

I tried to run as fast as I could, but my legs weren't listening anymore.

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 10

An army of tiny raindrops leaped onto the pavement.

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 11

My aunty's Yorkie is a ball of energy.

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 12

Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day.

Accepted Answer

metaphor

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