What does this mean?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
A word that is a sound.
What is this an example of?
Ms. Shelton ships shy shells across the shore.
Alliteration
What is an example of an onomatopoeia?
Pow, bang, bleh...
What is this an example of?
My grandpa gave me some advice about what I should do in the future.
Words of the Wiser
What is the definition of alliteration?
A phrase or sentence with repeating sounds.
What is this an example of?
"Speak of the devil..."
Idiom
What is an example of a metaphor?
My heart is a stereo, Mrs. Chatterton is a queen, Mrs. Williams is a math Olympian...
What is this an example of?
I remember when I was a little kid and I would play with my puppy every day. I miss that dog so much!
Memory Moment
What is the definition of idiom?
A phrase or saying that has a different meaning than the words used.
What is this an example of?
The city I live in never sleeps!
Personification
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is an example of an idiom?
It's raining cats and dogs, I could eat a horse, time to hit the hay....
What is this an example of?
I started my day in a great mood and I was so excited to do things, but now I'm just cranky!
Contrasts and Contradictions
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
They are both comparing unlike things, but simile uses like or as.
What is this an example of?
Mrs. Chatterton is the funniest person in the world!
Hyperbole
What is an example of hyperbole?
Joe Jonas is the greatest singer of all time, Costco has the best pumpkin pie in the world, Thor is the strongest Avenger in the universe...
What is this an example of?
I just realized that I don't have to do all of the work for everyone, everyday!
Aha Moment
What is the definition of personification?
Giving human qualities to something that is not human.
What three terms is this an example of?
Mrs. Neu and Ms. Shelton are like two peas in a pod.
Idiom, Simile and Alliteration
What is an example of personification?
The sweater is my friend, the alarm clock was screaming, the pencil took control...
What is this an example of?
I don't know if I should learn to be a doctor or if I should learn to be a teacher in college.
Tough Questions