Similes
Metaphors
Idioms
Hyperbole
Antonyms
100

“Food?” Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

Is this an example of a simile?

Yes, it is comparing Chris to a toaster strudel using the word "like".
100

Her hair was as soft as a spider web.

Is this an example of a metaphor?

No, it is a simile because it is comparing her hair to a spider web using the word "as".
100
He is feeling under the weather. 


What does this idiom mean?

He is feeling upset or sick.
100
That was the easiest question in the world.

Is this an example of hyperbole?
Yes, it is an exaggeration.
100
Are joyful and angry antonyms?
Yes, they are opposites.


200

When he reached the top of the hill, he felt as strong as a steel gate.


Is this an example of a simile?

Yes. It is comparing his strength to a steel gate using the word, "as".
200
Life is a roller coaster.


Is this an example of a metaphor?

Yes, it is comparing life to a roller coaster wihtout using the words like or as. 
200
The new video game cost an arm and a leg.


What does this idiom mean?

It was very expensive.
200

I’ve seen this movie at least 80,000 times.

Is this an example of a hyperbole?

Yes because it is an exaggeration.


200
Are tiny and small antonyms?
No, they are synonyms because they mean the same thing. 
300
The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.


Is this an example of a simile?

No, it is a metaphor because it is comparing kids to monkeys without using the words like or as.


Challenge: Can you turn that sentence into a simile?

300
Your brain is like a computer.


Is this an example of a metaphor?

No, it is a simile.


Challenge: Can you turn that sentence into a metaphor?

300
Once in a blue moon, my sister cleans her room. 


What does this idiom mean?

Rarely or every once in a while. 
300
Write a hyperbole about summer. 
Example: I love swimming in the pool on a hot summer's day more than anything in the world. 
300
What is an antonym for the word dumb?
Smart, intelligent, bright, clever, sharp
400
The clouds are like balls of cotton.


Is this an example of a simile?

Yes, it is comparing clouds to cotton balls using the word like. 


Challenge: Can you turn this sentence into a metaphor?

400
My brother is a couch potato.


Is this an example of metaphor?

Yes, it is comparing my brother to a couch potato without using the words like or as.
400
When she had to decide between watching her favorite show and playing her favorite game, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place.


What does this idiom mean?

A situation where neither outcome is ideal. 
400
Write a hyperbole about one of your friends. 
Example: My friend Jennifer is always late. 
400
What is an antonym for the word friendly?
Mean, rude
500
Come up with your own simile to describe yourself.


Remember: use ____ or __!

Use like or as!
500
His eyes were like fireflies.


Is this an example of a metaphor?

No, it is comparing his eyes to fireflies using the word like. 


Challenge: Can you turn this sentence into a metaphor?

500
I went out on a limb to say hello to the new boy.


What does this idiom mean?

I put myself out there and risked rejection.
500
Finish the hyperbole:


It is impossible to ______________.

Example: It is impossible to do all of this homework.
500
What is an antonym for the word slow?
Fast, swift, quick, speedy
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