Idiom Meanings
Hit the nail on the head
did/said exactly the right thing
The time and place a story takes place.
Setting
This type of figurative language uses words like "like" or "as" to make comparisons.
Simile
Who started the company "TOMS"?
Blake Mycoskie
What does alter mean?
to change
What year was Ms. Ayala born?
1999
LOSE POINTS
HA
The actors in a story.
Characters
This form of figurative language uses words that are spelled similarly to how they sound.
Onomatopoeia
Hard Rock Cafe
Antonym for unpredictable
predictable
What is 401 teacher's name?
Mrs. Moldes
Cost an arm and a leg
it was expensive
What is the peak of plot mountain called?
Climax
This type of figurative language is used when the author gives animals or objects personal characteristics, as in, "The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze."
Personification
What country did Blake travel to that gave him the idea to start his business?
Argentina
Synonym for funds
Money
What is the assistant principals name?
Mrs. Delgado or Ms. Waters
Flying off the handle
getting angry
How many main elements are in a plot?
5
This type of figurative language uses sayings like "raining cats and dogs" or "a chip on your shoulder".
Idiom
What was the central idea of "Dollars and Sense"?
Businesses are finding ways to help others
Synonym for exceptional
extraordinary
4
Break a leg
good luck
The main problem the protagonist faces in a story.
Conflict
This type of figurative language is used to make a comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as: “That man is a clown”.
Metaphor
FREE POINTS
:)
Antonym for uncomfortably
comfortably
What grade does Ms. Ayala's sister teach?
2nd