9th Grade Figurative Language

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

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

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

Lola sat still as a rock while she waited.

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

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

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.

Words are the weapons with which we wound.

definition: the word choice one uses when speaking or writing

We're all swimming in the waves of time.

definition: the author's attitude

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

definition: the reader's feelings

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

It took me forever to finish my homework last night!

The run down house appeared depressed.

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

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

The colors leaped off the painting.