Worksheet: Figures of Speech

Instructions: Identify the figure of speech used in each sentence. Write the correct answer in the space provided.

1. The wind whispered through the trees. Figure of Speech: ___________

2. Her smile was as bright as the sun. Figure of Speech: ___________

3. The car engine roared like a lion. Figure of Speech: ___________

4. The stars danced in the night sky. Figure of Speech: ___________

5. The raindrops fell like tears from the sky. Figure of Speech: ___________

6. The old man is as wise as an owl. Figure of Speech: ___________

7. The room was as cold as ice. Figure of Speech: ___________

8. The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze. Figure of Speech: ___________

9. The baby’s laughter was music to my ears. Figure of Speech: ___________

10. The mountain stood tall and proud. Figure of Speech: ___________

11. The book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Figure of Speech: ___________

12. The sun smiled down on us. Figure of Speech: ___________

13. The waves crashed against the shore. Figure of Speech: ___________

14. The city never sleeps. Figure of Speech: ___________

15. The thunder growled in the distance. Figure of Speech: ___________

Answer Key:

1. The wind whispered through the trees. Figure of Speech: Personification

2. Her smile was as bright as the sun. Figure of Speech: Simile

3. The car engine roared like a lion. Figure of Speech: Simile

4. The stars danced in the night sky. Figure of Speech: Personification

5. The raindrops fell like tears from the sky. Figure of Speech: Simile

6. The old man is as wise as an owl. Figure of Speech: Simile

7. The room was as cold as ice. Figure of Speech: Simile

8. The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze. Figure of Speech: Personification

9. The baby’s laughter was music to my ears. Figure of Speech: Metaphor

10. The mountain stood tall and proud. Figure of Speech: Personification

11. The book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Figure of Speech: Metaphor

12. The sun smiled down on us. Figure of Speech: Personification

13. The waves crashed against the shore. Figure of Speech: Personification

14. The city never sleeps. Figure of Speech: Personification

15. The thunder growled in the distance. Figure of Speech: Personification