Idioms
What does this idiom mean?
Ms. Mesa was on pins and needles as she waited for her test results to come in. She didn't study.
The saying 'On pins and needles' means:
A. Someone is sitting on something sharp.
B. Someone is nervous/anxious.
C. Someone is feeling confident.
B. Someone is nervous/anxious.
Is this a similie?
The witch's fingers are like cold icicles.
Yes!
(Similes compare two different things using 'like' or 'as.')
Which Onomopotia word fits best in this sentence?
As J'Mon waited, all he could hear was the __________ of the clock.
Tick-Tock
The baby's cries were music to her ears.
What is being compared in this metaphor?
'Cries' is being compared to 'music.'
We had managed to keep the party a secret from Chimebuka until Ms. Anderson spilled the beans yesterday.
What does the saying 'spill the beans' mean?
A. To surprise someone
B. To tip over a can of baked beans
C. To tell a secret (most often spoiling a surprise.)
C. To tell a secret (most often spoiling a surprise.)
Does this sentence contain a simile?
As she walked by, I noticed her dress.
No!
(Similes compare two different things using 'like' or 'as.')
Which Onomopotia word fits best in this sentence?
Zaila let out a small scream when she heard the bee _____ in her ear.
Buzzz/Zzz
This chocolate cake is a dream.
What is being compared in this metaphor?
'Cake' is being compared to a 'dream.'
Liam has always been able to learn languages easily. I guess he just has a nose for it.
What does the saying 'has a nose for' mean?
A. A person has a natural talent for something.
B. A person has a nose on their face.
C. A person uses their nose to study.
A. A person has a natural talent for something.
Does this sentence contain a similie?
I am as mad as a hornet about the fight.
Yes!
(Similes compare two different things using 'like' or 'as.')
Which Onomopotia word fits best in this sentence?
Camryn finished the soup with a loud ________.
Slurp
Landon runs like the wind.
What is being compared in this metaphor?
'Running' compared to 'wind.'