Question

What figurative language is it?

Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia
1. My fingers were cold as ice as I waited
in line for hot chocolate.
2. After gaining holiday week I’m planning to stop eating junk food cold turkey!
3. The ice skater was a graceful ballerina as she floated over the ice.
4. Crumble cinnamon cookies then carefully create the crust in the cookware
5. I’m scrooge all year so that i can save for Christmas presents.
6. The jingle-jangle of the bells brought a smile to baby’s face.

Answer 1

Answer & Explanation

1. Simile (It is a direct comparison that uses "as")

2. Idiom (Cold Turkey is an expression in the English language)

3. Metaphor (It is a direct comparison that does not use "like" or "as")

4. Alliteration (The letter "C" is repeated consistently in the phrase)

5. Allusion (References the literary character Scrooge)