Figurative Language Practice Worksheet by Mr and Mrs Brightside | TPT - Free Printable

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Figures of Speech" that asks students to identify the type of figure of speech used in each sentence. The task is to label each statement using the correct figure of speech from a list provided at the top.

Let’s go through this step by step and solve it.

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Step 1: Understand the Figures of Speech

The worksheet provides a list of figures of speech with definitions:

| Figure of Speech | Definition |
|------------------|-----------|
| Simile | A comparison using "like" or "as" |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison (not using "like" or "as") |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to non-human things |
| Hyperbole | An exaggeration for effect |
| Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that sound like what they describe |

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Step 2: Analyze Each Sentence

Now, let's examine each sentence and determine which figure of speech is being used.

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1. "My sister runs like a cheetah."
→ Uses "like" to compare sister to a cheetah.
✔ Simile

2. "Doughnuts are my favorite food."
→ This is a straightforward statement; no figurative language.
✘ Not a figure of speech listed. But if we must pick, it's none — but since the instruction says to label each, maybe it's just literal.
However, based on context, likely intended as None or possibly Metaphor? No, not really.
✔ None / Literal — But if only the listed ones apply, then No figure of speech.

⚠️ Wait — perhaps it's a typo or mislabeling. Let’s keep going.

3. "The bathroom was dark, dirty, and dangerous."
→ Alliterative use of "d".
✔ Alliteration

4. "I have a ton of homework."
→ "A ton" is an exaggeration.
✔ Hyperbole

5. "Dracula is a vampire, come to life."
→ Describing Dracula as a vampire who has come to life — not really a figure of speech.
But “come to life” might be personification? No, it's more descriptive.
Actually, “vampire” is a metaphorical term, but not quite.
Hmm — perhaps Metaphor? Or Personification?
Wait — "come to life" could be personification if it's giving life to something dead, but here it's a character.
Likely, this is Literal or None.
But considering context, maybe it's meant to be Metaphor?
Alternatively, perhaps Personification?
Actually, “Dracula is a vampire” is a definition, not figurative.
So probably None.

But wait — maybe the phrase “come to life” is personification — giving life to a fictional character?
That doesn't fit. It's just stating he is alive.
So likely: ✔ None

6. "Her voice was as soft as night."
→ Uses "as...as" to compare voice to night.
✔ Simile

7. "I'll run until I drop!"
→ Exaggeration — you won’t literally drop.
✔ Hyperbole

8. "The cookies begged me to eat them."
→ Cookies (non-human) are given human ability to beg.
✔ Personification

9. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
→ Repeated "p" sound at the beginning.
✔ Alliteration

10. "He was walking faster than the wind."
→ Uses "than" to compare speed.
✔ Simile

11. "The sun gently kissed my cheeks."
→ Sun (non-human) is given human action (kiss).
✔ Personification

12. "The stars winked at me."
→ Stars (non-human) winking — human behavior.
✔ Personification

13. "My coffee was cold like ice."
→ Uses "like" to compare coffee to ice.
✔ Simile

14. "A beast of your own making."
→ "Beast" is a metaphor for something bad created by oneself.
✔ Metaphor

15. "Gosh, morning! I woke the sound 'Good-morning!' "
→ This is odd. Possibly meant to be: "I woke up to the sound 'Good morning!'"
But "Gosh, morning!" is an exclamation.
"Woke the sound" — maybe it's saying the sound woke him?
But the sentence seems grammatically off.
Perhaps it's meant to be Onomatopoeia?
But there's no word that mimics a sound.
Maybe it's a typo.
Let’s assume it’s meant to be: "I woke up to the sound of 'Good morning!'" — still not a figure of speech.
Or perhaps the word "gosh" is an interjection, but not a figure of speech.
So likely: ✔ None

But wait — "Good morning!" is spoken, so maybe Onomatopoeia?
Only if the words mimic sound, but they don’t.
So: ✔ None

16. "All birds are equal."
→ Literal statement.
✔ None

17. "Lana took strength from her."
→ Ambiguous. Probably means she gained strength from someone.
No figurative language.
✔ None

18. "Water sloshes, splashes, and whistles while washing watermelon."
→ "Sloshes", "splashes", "whistles" — these are onomatopoeic words that imitate sounds.
✔ Onomatopoeia

19. "I always walk home. I'm in great shape."
→ Literal statements.
✔ None

20. "The bird sings with a little spark."
→ "Spark" might be a metaphor for energy or enthusiasm.
"Sings with a little spark" — implies the bird sings with energy.
So "spark" = metaphor for energy.
✔ Metaphor

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Final Answers:

Let’s fill in the table:

| # | Sentence | Figure of Speech |
|---|--------|------------------|
| 1 | My sister runs like a cheetah. | Simile |
| 2 | Doughnuts are my favorite food. | None |
| 3 | The bathroom was dark, dirty, and dangerous. | Alliteration |
| 4 | I have a ton of homework. | Hyperbole |
| 5 | Dracula is a vampire, come to life. | None |
| 6 | Her voice was as soft as night. | Simile |
| 7 | I'll run until I drop! | Hyperbole |
| 8 | The cookies begged me to eat them. | Personification |
| 9 | Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. | Alliteration |
| 10 | He was walking faster than the wind. | Simile |
| 11 | The sun gently kissed my cheeks. | Personification |
| 12 | The stars winked at me. | Personification |
| 13 | My coffee was cold like ice. | Simile |
| 14 | A beast of your own making. | Metaphor |
| 15 | Gosh, morning! I woke the sound 'Good-morning!' | None |
| 16 | All birds are equal. | None |
| 17 | Lana took strength from her. | None |
| 18 | Water sloshes, splashes, and whistles while washing watermelon. | Onomatopoeia |
| 19 | I always walk home. I'm in great shape. | None |
| 20 | The bird sings with a little spark. | Metaphor |

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Explanation Summary:

- Simile: Uses "like" or "as" → e.g., "like a cheetah", "as soft as night"
- Metaphor: Direct comparison without "like" or "as" → e.g., "a beast of your own making"
- Personification: Non-human things acting like humans → e.g., "cookies begged", "sun kissed"
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration → e.g., "a ton of homework"
- Alliteration: Repetition of starting sounds → e.g., "Peter Piper picked..."
- Onomatopoeia: Words that sound like what they mean → e.g., "sloshes", "splashes", "whistles"

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Final Note:

Some sentences may be ambiguous or poorly worded (e.g., #15), but based on standard interpretations, the above answers are most accurate.

✔ Answer Key Completed.