Figurative Language Extra Practice - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step through each sentence and match it with the correct figurative language.

We’ll look for clues in each sentence:

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1. The wind during last night’s thunderstorm made the tree branches bang continuously against my window.

→ This gives human-like action (banging) to the wind/branches — but actually, “made the tree branches bang” is describing sound and motion. Wait — “bang continuously” isn’t really personification unless we say the wind *wanted* to bang or *was angry*. But here, it’s more about exaggerating how loud and constant the noise was? Actually, no — let’s think again.

Actually, this one is tricky. Let’s compare options: Personification, Metaphor, Simile, Hyperbole.

The phrase “made the tree branches bang continuously” — that’s not necessarily exaggerated beyond belief… but maybe it is? Or perhaps it’s personifying the wind as making things happen intentionally? Hmm.

Wait — better approach: Look at key words.

Actually, let’s skip and come back if needed.

But note: “continuously” might imply exaggeration → Hyperbole? Not sure yet.

Hold on — let’s do others first.

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2. Mum made enough food to feed an entire army.

→ Clearly an exaggeration — you don’t literally feed an army. That’s Hyperbole.

✔ Answer: Hyperbole

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3. The falling snow covered the entire neighborhood in a soft white blanket.

→ Snow is being compared to a blanket — without using “like” or “as”. So that’s a Metaphor.

✔ Answer: Metaphor

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4. After we lost the game, my coach told us to keep our chin up!

→ “Keep your chin up” means stay positive — it’s giving human posture advice to represent attitude. That’s Personification? Wait — no, actually, “chin up” is an idiom, but in terms of figurative language types listed, this is often considered Personification because it treats emotions/actions as physical postures? Actually, no — let’s think.

Actually, “keep your chin up” is an example of Personification? Not exactly. It’s more of an idiomatic expression, but among the choices, it’s closest to Personification because it assigns a physical gesture to an emotional state? Hmm.

Wait — another way: Is it comparing two things? No simile/metaphor. Exaggeration? No. Alliteration? No. Onomatopoeia? No.

Actually, many textbooks classify “keep your chin up” under Personification because it implies the body part (chin) can be controlled to reflect mood — which is giving human intention to a body part? Maybe.

Alternatively, some might argue it’s just an idiom — but since “Personification” is an option and fits best, we’ll go with that.

✔ Answer: Personification

*(Note: Some sources may debate this, but given the options, Personification is the intended answer.)*

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5. I froze when I heard a bee buzz near my ear.

→ “Froze” means stopped moving due to fear — not literal freezing. That’s Hyperbole (exaggerating reaction).

Also, “buzz” is onomatopoeia — but the question asks for the figure of speech that *best describes* the whole statement. The main effect is the exaggerated reaction (“froze”), so Hyperbole.

But wait — “buzz” is also there. However, the instruction says “the figure of speech that best describes it” — meaning the dominant one.

In context, “I froze” is the key figurative part — hyperbole.

✔ Answer: Hyperbole

*(Some might argue onomatopoeia for “buzz”, but the emotional impact comes from “froze” — hyperbole.)*

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6. Lyrical notes floated over me like tiny fairies.

→ Uses “like” → comparison → Simile

✔ Answer: Simile

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7. Silly Sally sings and swings on Saturdays and Sundays.

→ Repeats ‘s’ sounds → Alliteration

✔ Answer: Alliteration

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8. Every morning my dad is like a bear waking from hibernation.

→ Uses “like” → comparison → Simile

✔ Answer: Simile

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9. My computer crashed after I clicked the wrong icon on stage.

→ “Crashed” — computers don’t literally crash; they stop working. Giving human/event behavior to machine → Personification

✔ Answer: Personification

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10. Everyone always says my grandma is as sweet as honey.

→ Uses “as...as” → comparison → Simile

✔ Answer: Simile

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Now go back to #1:

1. The wind during last night’s thunderstorm made the tree branches bang continuously against my window.

What’s happening? The wind caused branches to hit the window repeatedly. “Bang continuously” — could be seen as exaggerating the persistence/noise → Hyperbole

Is there personification? Did the wind *intend* to make them bang? Not really stated.

No simile/metaphor/alliteration/onomatopoeia clearly dominating.

“Continuously” suggests exaggeration — so likely Hyperbole

✔ Final decision: Hyperbole

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Double-check all:

1. Hyperbole
2. Hyperbole ← wait, both 1 and 2 are hyperbole? Possible.

But let’s verify #1 again.

Alternative interpretation: “made the tree branches bang” — assigning agency to wind? Like the wind *caused* it deliberately? Then maybe Personification?

Hmm. In many curricula, if something non-human causes an action that seems intentional, it’s personification.

Example: “The wind screamed through the trees.” → personification.

Here: “The wind... made the tree branches bang...” — similar idea. Wind is acting like a force with intent.

So perhaps Personification is better for #1.

Let’s check standard definitions:

- Personification: Giving human traits to non-human things.
- Here, wind is causing branches to act — implying control/intent → yes, personification.

Whereas #2 is pure exaggeration → hyperbole.

So revise #1 to Personification

Then #5: “I froze” — still hyperbole.

#9: “computer crashed” — personification.

Okay, updated:

1. Personification
2. Hyperbole
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Hyperbole
6. Simile
7. Alliteration
8. Simile
9. Personification
10. Simile

That looks consistent.

Final list:

1. Personification
2. Hyperbole
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Hyperbole
6. Simile
7. Alliteration
8. Simile
9. Personification
10. Simile

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Final Answer:
1. Personification
2. Hyperbole
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Hyperbole
6. Simile
7. Alliteration
8. Simile
9. Personification
10. Simile