Simile, Metaphor, Personification and Hyperbole | - Free Printable

Let's solve this step by step.

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Part 1: Match the definitions

We need to match each figure of speech with its correct definition.

| Figure of Speech | Definition |
|------------------|----------|
| SIMILE | comparison of two different things using the words *like* and *as* |
| METAPHOR | direct comparison of two different things (without using *like* or *as*) |
| PERSONIFICATION | figure of speech in which a thing, an idea, or an animal is given human attributes |
| HYPERBOLE | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |

✔ So the correct matches are:

- SIMILE → comparison of two different things using the words *like* and *as*
- METAPHOR → direct comparison of two different things
- PERSONIFICATION → figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes
- HYPERBOLE → exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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Part 2: Identify the figure of speech in each sentence

1. The camera loves me!
→ "Camera" is given a human emotion (*love*).
✔ Personification

2. Kae was so bored he was pulling his hair out!
→ This is an exaggeration; no one literally pulls their hair out from boredom.
✔ Hyperbole

3. This apple is as sweet as candy.
→ Uses "as...as" to compare sweetness.
✔ Simile

4. My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
→ Direct comparison: heart = bucket of joy. No "like" or "as".
✔ Metaphor

5. I had an ocean of water to drink.
→ Exaggeration: you don’t literally have an ocean to drink.
✔ Hyperbole

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Part 3: Write an example for each figure of speech

Now create original examples based on the prompts.

| Figure of Speech | Example |
|------------------|--------|
| SIMILE (dad) | My dad is as strong as a bear. |
| METAPHOR (best friend) | My best friend is my sunshine on cloudy days. |
| PERSONIFICATION (waves) | The waves danced playfully along the shore. |
| HYPERBOLE (weight) | I’ve gained a ton of weight since yesterday! |

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Matching Definitions:
- SIMILE → comparison of two different things using the words *like* and *as*
- METAPHOR → direct comparison of two different things
- PERSONIFICATION → figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes
- HYPERBOLE → exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

#### Identify the figure of speech:
1. Personification – The camera loves me!
2. Hyperbole – Kae was so bored he was pulling his hair out!
3. Simile – This apple is as sweet as candy.
4. Metaphor – My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
5. Hyperbole – I had an ocean of water to drink.

#### Write an example:
| SIMILE (dad) | My dad is as tall as a tree. |
| METAPHOR (best friend) | My best friend is my rock. |
| PERSONIFICATION (waves) | The waves whispered secrets to the beach. |
| HYPERBOLE (weight) | I weighed a thousand pounds after that feast! |

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