literalVSfigurativeA

In the following pairs of sentences, one is a literal sentence

and the other is a figurative sentence (sometimes called a "figure of speech")

Choose the correct sentence style to indicate what type of sentence they are.

1 : I'm feeling on top of the world after acing the exam.
2 : I climbed to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the view.

1 : The pendant she wore was shaped like a tiny gold heart.
2 : My brother has a heart of gold; he's always helping others.

1 : I saw a bird flying in the sky during my morning walk.
2 : Time flies when you're having fun at a party.

1 : Her laughter is music to my ears.
2 : We listened to music on the radio while driving.

1 : The news hit me like a ton of bricks.
2 : I helped unload a ton of bricks at the construction site.

1 : Life is a rollercoaster with its ups and downs.
2 : We enjoyed a rollercoaster ride at the theme park.

1 : Don't cry over spilled milk; mistakes happen.
2 : I accidentally knocked over the glass, and milk spilled on the table.

1 : The news brought a ray of sunshine to my day.
2 : The morning sun shined through the window.

1 : I baked a delicious chocolate cake for the celebration.
2 : This job is a piece of cake; it's easy and enjoyable.

1 : She's a social butterfly, always making new friends.
2 : In the garden, I observed a colorful butterfly fluttering around.

1 : During the hike, we spotted a snake slithering through the grass.
2 : He's a snake in the grass, I wouldn’t trust him.

1 : In the garden, we observed a bee buzzing around flowers.
2 : She's a busy bee, always working on multiple projects.

1 : The stubborn door refused to open, as if it had a mind of its own.
2 : The stubborn child refused to obey her mom.

1 : My mother whispered a secret to my father.
2 : The ancient book whispered stories of the past as I turned its pages.

1 : The old tree branches danced in the wind.
2 : She danced to her favorite song.

1 : Her stars sparkled like diamonds in the night sky.
2 : She wore her diamond necklace to the party.

1 : The sunshine lit up the room, making it bright.
2 : Her smile was as bright as the sun on a clear day.

1 : The castle on the hill served as a fortress against enemy attacks.
2 : His heart is a fortress, guarded against love's invasion.

1 : Her laughter is a melody that brightens my day.
2 : The birds chirped, creating a cheerful melody in the morning air.

1 : The thief entered the house and stole valuable items.
2 : Time is a thief, stealing moments from our lives.

1 : The city is a jungle of tall skyscrapers.
2 : The jungle is full of tall trees.

1 : The lighthouse provided a beacon of light to guide ships safely to shore.
2 : The teacher's words were a beacon of wisdom in the classroom.