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John could barely muster the strength to roll over when his alarm started beeping.
a) oxymoron
b) onomatopoeia
c) personification
d) simile

When the principal entered the class and screamed, “You!” pointing at Sam, there was a deafening silence in the room.
a) alliteration
b) metaphor
c) oxymoron
d) hyperbole

When Mr. Jones entered the room, the students were a hive of bees swarming him to get their mark.
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) personification
d) alliteration

Joining the music group wasn’t in Scott’s plan, but opportunity knocked on his door, so he decided to answer!
a) onomatopoeia
b) metaphor
c) hyperbole
d) personification

Sarah had spent a stressful, yet successful, Saturday studying for finals.
a) alliteration
b) hyperbole
c) simile
d) metaphor

When Rebecca heard that she got the lead in the play, it was like music to her ears.
a) simile
b) oxymoron
c) hyperbole
d) metaphor

Brittany’s computer just wouldn’t cooperate; it kept throwing fits while she worked.
a) personification
b) alliteration
c) metaphor
d) simile

Amber didn't want to get in trouble for skipping school, so when the teacher began asking questions, she just tried to act naturally.
a) oxymoron
b) onomatopoeia
c) simile
d) alliteration

Pat prayed he would pass, but he was pessimistic about the prospect of getting a 60%.
a) alliteration
b) personification
c) hyperbole
d) simile

When Doug hit the ball into left field, John took off from third and ran like the wind.
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) oxymoron
d) hyperbole

The clocked ticked away as Diane waited in anticipation for the final bell to ring.
a) onomatopoeia
b) oxymoron
c) hyperbole
d) metaphor

Amber kicked the ball, and it flew toward the net like a rocket.
a) simile
b) oxymoron
c) personification
d) alliteration

Chris was a lightning bolt as he ran past his opponent to make a game-winning layup.
a) metaphor
b) simile
c) personfication
d) hyperbole

The wafting smell from the cafeteria called to the students as they waited for lunch.
a) personification
b) oxymoron
c) onomatopoeia
d) metaphor

While it was only Wednesday, Wendy already couldn't wait until the weekend.
a) alliteration
b) hyperbole
c) simile
d) metaphor

Although the class was only 60 minutes, to Ben it was an endless hour.
a) metaphor
b) simile
c) oxymoron
d) personification

Sadie exhaled a deep sigh when she realized she would be using the weekend to get ready for her presentation.
a) onomatopoeia
b) simile
c) metaphor
d) hyperbole

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