Question

Categorize the following examples of figurative language:

(Hint: There is 1 example for each category.)

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This is the worst day of my life.

The stars are sparkling diamonds.

Those lazy lizards are lying like lumps in the leaves.

The moon smiled at the stars in the sky.

The door protested as it opened slowly.

Your explanation is as clear as mud.

The computers at school are old dinosaurs.

He's running faster than the wind.

I saw a saw that could out saw any other saw I ever saw.

My heart is like an open highway.

Alliteration:

Hyperbole:

Simile:

Personification:

Metaphor:​

Answer 1

This is the worst day of my life-- hyperbole

The stars are sparkling diamonds-- metaphor

Those lazy lizards are lying like lumps in the leaves-- alliteration

The moon smiled at the stars in the sky-- personification

The door protested as it opened slowly-- personification

Your explanation is as clear as mud-- simile

The computers at school are old dinosaurs-- metaphor

He's running faster than the wind-- hyperbole

I saw a saw that could out saw any other saw I ever saw-- alliteration

My heart is like an open highway-- simile

Step-by-step explanation:

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