Identifying Figurative Language in Lord of the Flies
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Name: ___________________________ Identifying Figurative Language in Lord of the Flies Directions: Write which technique is being used on the line. Then, explain how you know your answer.
Example: “I was the only boy in our school what had asthma," said the fat boy with a touch of pride. What technique is being used? _________________Personification_____________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
Within the irregular arc of coral the lagoon was still as a mountain lake. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The palms that still stood made a green roof. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The incredible pool was only invaded by the sea at high tide. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
He turned over, holding his nose, and a golden light danced and shattered just over his face. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
Ralph paddled backwards, immersed his mouth and blew a jet of water into the air. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
"We've got to make smoke up there--or die." What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
His ordinary voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh note of the conch. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
When these breezes reached the platform the palm fronds would whisper. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
This toy of voting was almost as pleasing as the conch. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The rock was as large as a small motor car. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
“If Jack were leader, it would be all hunting all of the time.” What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
His face puckered, the tears leapt from his eyes. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The smoke was a tight little knot on the horizon and was uncoiling slowly. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
This choir perched like black birds on the criss-cross trunks and examined Ralph with interest. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The great rock loitered, poised on one toe, decided not to return, moved through the air, fell. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
Piggy stood and the rose of embarrassment faded slowly from his cheeks. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
Every point of the mountain held up trees--flowers and trees. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
There was another island; a rock, almost detached, standing like a fort. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
As the echoes died away so did the laughter. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
He noticed how the folds of his shirt were stiff like cardboard. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
A flurry of wind made the palms talk and the noise seemed very loud now. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
It seemed there were more littleuns then could be counted and Piggy was soon overwhelmed. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
Ralph dropped words like heavy round stones among the little groups that crouched or squatted. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The afternoon sun emptied down invisible arrows. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
At midday the sun was an angry eye. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
The forest stirred, roared, flailed. What technique is being used? ___________________________________________________________ Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole
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