Figurative Language Worksheets - Free Printable

1. Simp's golfing caused Godden's grief.
- Idiom: "Simp's golfing" → likely refers to "a simp" (someone overly eager to please) but contextually may be a misphrasing; corrected to "A simpering fool’s golfing" or similar, though original is unclear.
- Paraphrase: Someone’s foolish or overly eager behavior while golfing led to Godden’s distress.

2. The fireworks boomed in the sky.
- Idiom: “Boomed” is literal here; no idiom present.
- Paraphrase: The fireworks exploded loudly in the sky.

3. The homework assignment was a piece of cake.
- Idiom: “Piece of cake” = very easy.
- Paraphrase: The homework assignment was very easy.

4. The bottle cracked in her hands.
- Idiom: No idiom present; literal description.
- Paraphrase: The bottle broke while she was holding it.

5. The roses raised their heads in the breeze.
- Idiom: Personification — “raised their heads” implies the roses stood tall or swayed gracefully.
- Paraphrase: The roses swayed upright in the wind.