| A | B |
| Andre charged down the football field like it was the War of 1812. | The author's use of figurative language implies that Andre was intent on winning. |
| The cast on Michael’s broken leg was a plaster shackle. | The author's use of figurative language implies that the cast made Michael feel trapped. |
| The flood waters swallowed the buildings in one gulp. | This figurative language implies that the storm was incredibly strong and devastating. |
| The ice sculptor’s hands fluttered like hummingbird wings. | This figurative language implies that the sculptor was very fast and delicate with his or her work. |
| Kathy arrived at the grocery store with an army of children. | The author's use of figurative language implies that Kathy had a lot of children with her. |
| The trees are good listeners. | This personification implies the author believes nature is a safe place to think, even aloud. |
| She floated in like a cloud. | The author's use of figurative language implies that the girl or woman was graceful. |
| The train was an angry criminal running down the tracks. | The author's use of figurative language implies that the train was loud and fast. |