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Identifying Figurative Language

Identify then type in the figurative language used in the following sentences. If what you type is underlined in red, fix the spelling before submitting your answer.

Question 1

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"The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 2

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"She sells seashells by the seashore." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 3

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"His explanation was as clear as mud." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 4

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"I've told you a million times to clean your room!" - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 5

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"The gentle whisper of the wind spoke to the silence of the night." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 6

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"The light of the moon danced on the surface of the lake." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 7

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"The villain's laugh was a sinister echo in the dark alleyway." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 8

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"In the play, the audience knew about the hidden treasure, but the characters kept searching for clues." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 9

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"I am so hungry I could eat a horse." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 10

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"The silence was a loud scream in the empty house." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 11

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"The ancient car groaned into motion." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 12

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"The sun played hide and seek with the clouds." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 13

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"The ice cream was a sweet melody to my taste buds." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 14

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"The phrase 'pretty ugly' seems contradictory." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 15

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"The history book referred to the event as our 'finest hour.'" - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 16

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"She said 'great job' after he dropped the vase." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 17

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"The lottery winner turned out to be the poorest man in town." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 18

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"The bees buzzed, and the brook gurgled." - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

Question 19

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"Never let me hear you say that again!" she repeated. - Identify the figurative language used in this sentence.

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