Vocabulary
What word means to gather crops when they are ready?
harvest
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The leaves were as red as a ruby.”
similie
What does “turn over a new leaf” mean?
It means to make a fresh start or change your behavior for the better.
What do we call an animal’s preparation for a long winter sleep?
hibernation
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The pumpkin was a round basketball”?
Metaphor
What does the idiom “out of the woods” mean?
Out of danger or past a difficult situation.
What is the word for the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another?
migration
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The leaves danced on the branches as the wind howled.”
Personification
What does it mean to “squirrel away” something?
To save or hide something for later.
What word means plentiful or available in large amounts, such as apples during harvest season?
abundant
What type of figurative language is this?
“The autumn sun smiled down on us.”
Personification
If someone calls you the “apple of their eye,” what do they mean?
You are someone they love and care about very much.
What word describes trees that lose their leaves each year?
deciduous
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The autumn sky was a gray blanket.”
Metaphor
What does “the apple doesn't fall far from the tree” mean?
Children often have similar traits or behaviors to their parents.