Figurative Language
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A phrase that people use in everyday language that means something completely different than what the actual words say.
What is an Idiom?
We had to wait forever to see the doctor.
A. Hyperbole
B. Idiom
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
What is a Hyperbole?
What does "Practice makes perfect" mean?
the more you practice at something the better you will be.
The air conditioner broke and the house quickly became an oven. What does this mean?
The house heated up quickly...like an oven.
What is the hyperbole in this sentence and what does it mean?
It is going to take a zillion years to get through this line.
Hyperbole=A zillion years
It means it is going to take a long time to get through the line.
An exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
What is a Hyperbole?
Jumping over the hurdle was a piece of cake for the runner.
A. Adage/Proverb
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Idiom
What is an Idiom?
What does "Two Wrongs DO NOT Make a Right" mean?
Do not get back at someone for doing you wrong.
For example, Mrs. Smith pushes Mrs. Sanders down and to get back at me Mrs. Sanders pushes me down.
Dad is a monster in the morning until he has had his first cup of coffee. What does this metaphor mean?
What is the hyperbole in this sentence and what does it mean?
Our teacher gave us a ton of homework.
Hyperbole= a ton
She gave us a lot of homework.
This is comparing two things and using the words "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
My mom said that one's man junk is another man's treasure when she bought the used shelf at a garage sale.
A. Metaphor
B. Adage/Proverb
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
What is an Adage/Proverb?
What does "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" mean?
Be grateful for what you are given...do not turn away someone's gift if they give you one.
Her eyes are sparkling diamonds. What does this metaphor mean?
What are we comparing?
Her eyes were bright and sparkling.
Her eyes to diamonds
What is the hyperbole in this sentence and what does it mean?
His smile is a mile wide.
Hyperbole=a mile wide
Means that his smile was big
This is comparing two things, NOT using the words "like" or "as". You say one thing is something.
What is Metaphor?
The ball was a bullet headed straight toward the pitcher's head.
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Idiom
What is a Metaphor?
What does "the straw that broke the camels back" mean?
it is the last straw ....one more thing and you will blow your top
The ocean was a dark cave. What does this metaphor mean?
What two things are we comparing?
Dark underneath the water
ocean to a dark cave
What is the hyperbole in this sentence and what does it mean?
When my dad finds out he is going to kill me.
Hyperbole=kill me
meaning=I am going to be in BIG trouble.
This type of figurative language are wise sayings based on people's experiences. Moral of the story or lesson.
What is Adages/Proverbs?
Sue stood as still as a fence post as the snake slithered by her feet.
A. Idiom
B. Metaphor
C. Adage/Proverb
D. Simile
What is a Simile?
What does "Early to bed, Early to rise, Makes A Man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise" mean?
you are most successful when you get to bed early and get your 7-8 hours of sleep.
The snow is a white blanket. What is meant by this metaphor?
What two things are you comparing?
The snow is laying perfectly on the ground like a blanket.
snow and a blanket
What is the hyperbole in this sentence and what does it mean?
That man is taller than a 3 story building.
Hyperbole=taller than a 3 story building
Meaning=The man is very tall