Independent simple subject and predicate. Story Starters. Writing: Alliteration, Idioms, and Hyperbole. Global rating average: 0.0 out of 50.00.00.00.00.0 Learn how to use different types of figurative language to improve your descriptive writing. Includes definitions and many classroom activity ideas for each topic. There are links to eThemes Resources on personification, and similes and metaphors. Grades Links In Step With Idioms Read this story that has many idioms relating to feet, then take the quiz to see if you know what they mean. Quia: Face Idioms Game Four activities to choose from: matching, concentration, word search, or flashcards. Education Standards Request State Standards. Word Choice Activity. Story Starters.