Activity 1: Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentences. Write Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Personification on the blank. 1. He has a heart of gold. 2. Dale's smile was as bright as the sunshine. 3. Life is a journey; travel it well. 4. A wicked whisper came and changed my life. 5. Men's words are bullets that their enemies take up and make use of against them. 6. He roared with the force of a thousand lions. 7. The theatre is his home. 8. There had been no rain for months and all the crops were dead. Some parts of the farm were beginning to look like a desert. 9. After a good night's sleep, I felt like a million dollars. 10. Everyone wanted Ken on the swim team because he could swim like a fish.
Answer (1)
In this activity, you are asked to identify various figures of speech used in each sentence. Figures of speech are expressive uses of language to convey meaning or heighten effect often by comparing or highlighting concepts in creative ways. Let's go through each sentence:
He has a heart of gold.
This is a Metaphor . A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, creating a comparison without using terms like "as" or "like." A "heart of gold" implies that the person is very kind and good-natured.
Dale's smile was as bright as the sunshine.
This is a Simile . Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two different things. Here, Dale's smile is compared to the brightness of sunshine.
Life is a journey; travel it well.
This is a Metaphor . Life is compared to a journey to suggest that it has a path and direction, and it ought to be navigated thoughtfully.
A wicked whisper came and changed my life.
This is Personification . Personification attributes human characteristics to non-human things, such as giving a "whisper" the power to come and change a life.
Men's words are bullets that their enemies take up and make use of against them.
This is a Metaphor . It compares words to bullets, emphasizing their powerful impact in conflicts.
He roared with the force of a thousand lions.
This is a Hyperbole . Hyperbole uses exaggerated statements for effect, here exaggerating the loudness and intensity of his roar.
The theatre is his home.
This is a Metaphor . The theatre is compared to a home, implying comfort and familiarity with the place.
There had been no rain for months and all the crops were dead. Some parts of the farm were beginning to look like a desert.
This is a Simile . Parts of the farm are likened to a desert, indicating dryness through the use of "like."
After a good night's sleep, I felt like a million dollars.
This is a Simile . The feeling of being refreshed is compared to the worth of a million dollars, using "like."
Everyone wanted Ken on the swim team because he could swim like a fish.
* This is a **Simile**. Ken's swimming skill is likened to that of a fish, using "like."
