Figurative Language Examples
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Simile
I am as sick as a dog.
Allusion
He transformed his backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
Metaphor
Johnny just got braces. Now his mouth is a metal factory.
Alliteration
Jump like jolly jumping beans.
Metaphor
She is a walking dictionary.
Allusion
She shoots arrows so well, we could call her Katniss.
Personification
The Sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle.
Alliteration
The boys enjoyed bouncing the ball at the beach.
Onomatopoeia
The coke fizzed happily when she opened the can.
Onomatopoeia
The fireworks went off with a boom!
Personification
The sky misses the sun at night.
Simile
You're eyes sparkle like diamonds.