What is Simile?

A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things. The simile is usually in a
phrase that begins with the words "as" or "like."
Examples:

Exercise #1 Score: _____________

Direction: Highlight or underline the hyperbole example in each sentence.
1. My backpack weighed a ton with all of my books in it.
2. The homework list was miles long.
3. The alarm clock could be heard around the world it was so loud.
4. I felt like I hadn't seen you in years.
5. I could eat every hamburger on this planet, I was so hungry.
6. She thought she was the best tennis player on this planet.
7. The class was never ending.
8. Her brain was the size of a pea.
9. I will die if I have to read one more page, I am so tired.
10. I have told him a million times to get his chores done.

Exercise #2 Score: _____________

Direction: Circle the hyperbole.
1. She cried a river of tears. 6. Her purse is a suitcase.
2. He ate a whole cow for lunch. 7. You need an elevator to look that man in the eye.
3. John was dying to meet Kim. 8. Our math teacher is older than dirt.
4. Karen had a million things to do. 9. That house needs its own zip code.
5. That song makes me sick. 10. The kids were driving her up a wall.

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 Let’s Do It Score: _____________
Directions: Underline the parts of this paragraph that represent hyperbole.
Friday night I went disco dancing, and when I woke up on Saturday my feet were killing
me! Mom ordered me to clean my room – or else. All day long I worked my fingers to the bone
getting things together so I’d be free to go out that evening. I was dying to see the new movie at
the Center Cinema. When I finished, however, I was so tired I couldn’t move.
Directions: Create some attention getting, original hyperboles in response to the following lines of
dialogue.
1. Don’t you think the TV is too loud?

The TV is so loud___________________________________________________.
2. Are you really going to eat the entire hot fudge brownie sundae?

I’m so hungry______________________________________________________.
3. Look at that incredible amount of snow piled up outside.

The snow is so deep that_____________________________________________.

4. Do you really want to go to the movies? I mean, don’t you have too much homework to do?

I have so much homework____________________________________________.

5. Look at that poor old dog. He can hardly walk.

That dog is so old___________________________________________________.

6. Aren’t you glad you got an A on the test?

I’m so happy______________________________________________________.

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What is Personification?
Personification is a kind of figurative language that attributes human thoughts, actions,
characteristics or emotions to something that is not human.
Examples:
The tree leaves danced in the wind.
The chair stood up straight and tall.
The car jumped to the finish line.

Exercise #1 Score: _____________

Direction: Highlight or underline the personification example in each sentence.
1. The stars danced in the night sky.
2. The old and tattered house looked depressed.
3. The wind howled during the rainstorm.
4. Time flies when you are having a great time.
5. Her life passed by so quickly.
6. The phone blurted out a loud ring.
7. The popular toy flew off the shelves during the holidays.
8. The fire ran wild and spread really quickly putting the homes in danger.
9. The year raced by and before we knew it, summer was here.
10. The thunder growled in the night.

Exercise #2 Score: _____________

DIRECTIONS: In each sentence, an object or an idea is personified. Find the personification. Then
answer the questions.
1. Though she tugged on its chain again and again, the stubborn light refused to come on.
What is being personified?
What trait or human quality is being given?
2. Crooked, and in a broken frame, the picture clung desperately to the wall.
What is being personified?
What trait or human quality is being given?
3. The restless wind rattled the shutters and pushed at the doors.
What is being personified?
What trait or human quality is being given?

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 4. The faucet dripped all night, determined to get someone’s attention.
What is being personified?
What trait or human quality is being given?
5. But one sock had managed to make his escape, slipping back behind the dryer and hiding there
until the rest of the laundry was gone.
What is being personified?
What trait or human quality is being given?

Let’s Do It Score: _____________

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. If it uses personification, write YES on the line. If it doesn’t,
write NO.
__________ 1. The cow answered with a perplexed, “Moo.”

__________ 2. The dog curled up under the girl’s desk.

__________ 3. From outside, the bush tapped on the glass for attention.

__________ 4. My phone reminded me that I have an appointment.

__________ 5. The children played with the blocks.

__________ 6. She sank down into the old sofa.

__________ 7. The old armchair hugged her.

__________ 8. The pots grew tarnished with resentment at their disuse.

__________ 9. The computer cheerfully found the file she wanted.

__________ 10. The friendly cat told her all about his day.

__________ 11. Three men got into the boat.

__________ 12. She had a lot of housecleaning to do.

__________ 13. Her hair refused to obey her.

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Key Answers: What is Hyperbole?
Exercise #1
Direction: Highlight or underline the hyperbole example in each sentence.
1. My backpack weighed a ton with all of my books in it.
2. The homework list was miles long.
3. The alarm clock could be heard around the world it was so loud.
4. I felt like I hadn't seen you in years.
5. I could eat every hamburger on this planet, I was so hungry.
6. She thought she was the best tennis player on this planet.
7. The class was never ending.
8. Her brain was the size of a pea.
9. I will die if I have to read one more page, I am so tired.
10. I have told him a million times to get his chores done.
Exercise #2
Direction: Circle the hyperbole.
1. She cried a river of tears. 6. Her purse is a suitcase.
2. He ate a whole cow for lunch. 7. You need an elevator to look that man in the eye.
3. John was dying to meet Kim. 8. Our math teacher is older than dirt.
4. Karen had a million things to do. 9. That house needs its own zip code.
5. That song makes me sick. 10. The kids were driving her up a wall.

Let’s Do It
Directions: Underline the parts of this paragraph that represent hyperbole.
Friday night I went disco dancing, and when I woke up on Saturday my feet were killing
me! Mom ordered me to clean my room – or else. All day long I worked my fingers to the bone
getting things together so I’d be free to go out that evening. I was dying to see the new movie at
the Center Cinema. When I finished, however, I was so tired I couldn’t move.
Directions: Create some attention getting, original hyperboles in response to the following lines of
dialogue. (Answers may vary)
1. Don’t you think the TV is too loud?
The TV is so loud___________________________________________________.
2. Are you really going to eat the entire hot fudge brownie sundae?
I’m so hungry______________________________________________________.
3. Look at that incredible amount of snow piled up outside.
The snow is so deep that_____________________________________________.
4. Do you really want to go to the movies? I mean, don’t you have too much homework to do?
I have so much homework____________________________________________.
5. Look at that poor old dog. He can hardly walk.
That dog is so old___________________________________________________.
6. Aren’t you glad you got an A on the test?
I’m so happy______________________________________________________.

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Key Answers: What is Personification?
Exercise #1
Direction: Highlight or underline the personification example in each sentence.
1. The stars danced in the night sky.
2. The old and tattered house looked depressed.
3. The wind howled during the rainstorm.
4. Time flies when you are having a great time.
5. Her life passed by so quickly.
6. The phone blurted out a loud ring.
7. The popular toy flew off the shelves during the holidays.
8. The fire ran wild and spread really quickly putting the homes in danger.
9. The year raced by and before we knew it, summer was here.
10. The thunder growled in the night.

Exercise #2
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence, an object or an idea is personified. Find the personification. Then
answer the questions.
1. The light/stubbornness-refusal
2. The picture/desperation
3. wind/restlessness
4. faucet/determination
5. sock/escape-hiding

Let’s Do It
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. If it uses personification, write YES on the line. If it doesn’t,
write NO.
1. YES
2. NO
3. YES
4. YES
5. NO
6. NO
7. YES
8. YES
9. YES
10. YES
11. NO
12. NO
13. YES

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