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Figurative Language
Reading Skills Review
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Here are just a few examples of figurative language.
• Simile: compares two things using “like” or “as”
• Metaphor: compares two things but does not use “like” or “as”- says one thing is another
• Hyperbole: an exaggeration
• Idioms: a colorful way of saying something- does not mean exactly what it says
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Now…
Let’s look at examples. As you read each example of figurative
language, think about which type of figurative language it is
exemplifies.
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That man is as
strong as an ox!
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Whoa! I bet Bruce has grown
ten feet over the summer.
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It was as dark as night
in the classroom when the
lights were off.
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The package that just arrived is as light as a feather.
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“Thank you! You are such a peach for helping me with my work,” the teacher exclaimed.
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When I was skiing, my hands were as cold as ice.
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The grumpy old man is a bear when he gets angry.
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My legs were noodles during the speech I gave at my sister’s
wedding.
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It’s raining cats and dogs!
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“You are such a doll for mopping the floor,” Gina’s
mother gushed.
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Georgio won the race by the skin of his teeth.
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Kivaun could make
that shot from a mile
away.
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Julianne is a ray of sunshine in our classroom.
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“Wow! You hit the button, Marcus,” the
teacher exclaimed proudly.
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Jerry’s arms
were as strong as
steel.
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I am a chicken when my brother brings his pet mouse
around me.
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After seeing Sheila’s face,
I realized I had really put my foot in my
mouth.
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I have read that book fifty million times.
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Trevor was such a safe
cyclist that he was always
ready to stop on a dime.
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Zip your lip before you get us both
in trouble!
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My uncle was furious because his new car was a
lemon.
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I am not worried about what Thomas said the other day. That is
just water under the bridge.
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It took me forever to do my homework.
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I will be back as quick as a wink.
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My mom will
ground me for life if I make an F
on my report card.
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Lacey was as
cute as a button in her new dress.
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Figurative Language
Reading Skills Review