Name Figurative Language EFIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MATCHUP Each of the sentences below contains figurative language. Identify whether the sentence contains a metaphor, a simile, a hyperbole or personification. Write the correct answer on the line. A) Metaphor 8) Simile C) Hyperbole —_D) Personification The man stood as tall as a tree. Her thoughts flew from her when he spoke, like leaves on a gust of wind, Finding a particular title in a used bookstore is like looking for a needle in a haystack, The old church groaned beneath the weight of centuries. “That will never happen in a million years,” Paula promised her friend. Gina is a kite in the wind when it comes to making up her mind. lan had his allowance in his pocket, and all the toys in the store called out, “Buy me!” Tim wanted an ice cream cone so badly he could taste it She had a razor-sharp wit. Wanda is as fierce as a lion when it comes to protecting her little sister. ‘The wind was so strong it blew the smile right off his face! CCSS. RL.3.4 |© http://www.english' heets!: