Fears and Phobias
What is a Phobia?
an intense, persistent, and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, situation
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
This is a simile because it compares a smile to the sun using “as.”
I turn once, what is out will not get in. I turn again, what is in will not get out. What am I?
A Key
What number becomes smaller when you turn it upside down?
9
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is a fear?
Fear is a basic, powerful emotion triggered by a perceived threat of physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
The classroom was a zoo during recess.
This is a metaphor because it says the classroom is a zoo, meaning it was chaotic.
I am taken before you can get me, and once you get me, you can keep me. what am I?
A photo
I’m found in socks, scarves, and mittens; and often in the paws of playful kittens.
Yarn
Which country invented pizza?
Italy
How do people overcome fear?
By gradually continuing to face your fears.
The wind whispered through the trees.
This is personification because the wind is given the human ability to whisper.
I am lighter than air, I can float, you can see me, people can't lift me. What am I?
Yesterday I was 12. Next year I’ll be 14. How is that possible?
it’s your birthday today. You turned 13 today; yesterday you were 12; next year you’ll be 14.
Which U.S. state is famous for Hollywood?
California
What are some physical body reactions to fear?
Heavy breathing, shaking, hands sweating
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
This is hyperbole because it exaggerates how hungry someone is.
Which U.S. state is famous for Hollywood?
California
David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and…?
David
Which U.S. state is nicknamed “The Sunshine State”?
Florida
True or false a particularly situation does not have to happen in order for someone to develop a phobia.
True
Sally sold seashells by the seashore.
This is alliteration because the “s” sound is repeated at the beginning of multiple words.
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no rooms. You can enter but not go outside. What am I?
A Keyboard
I run, yet I have no legs. You need me, but I don’t need you. What am I?
Water
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia