Example of a simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Example of hyperbole
Example of a metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Example of onomatopoeia
My grandma is as blind as a bat.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Comparing two unlike things by using "like" or "as".
We heard a loud BOOM when the bridge collapsed.
Words that mimic the sound it represents
I will die if I can't check my cell phone.
His lawn is a green carpet.
Comparing two unlike things without using a connecting word such as "like" or "as".
