Each sentence contains a metaphor, a simile or personification. Write down which technique is being used for each sentence. For example:

The sun smiled down on the holiday-makers basking below.

His teacher was a bitter woman; she had a heart of pure ice.

Jaione‘s grandfather was a wise, old owl perched in  his chair.

The newspapers‘  headlines screamed, “Robbery!”

The angry man stomped across the room like an elephant.

The footballer was a streak of lightning as he raced to the goal.

The moonlight danced on the waves, causing the spray to shimmer.

The snow was a soft, white blanket covering the town.

The Christmas lights were as bright as diamonds.