Hyperbole
Which of the following is not an example of hyperbole?
a. I ate so much I might explode.
b. The noise was so loud it shook the earth.
c. The tree was so tall it may have touched space.
d. The smoke smelt so bad it made my nose burn.
d. The smoke smelt so bad it made my nose burn.
Which type of imagery includes colors, shapes, and sizes?
Visual (Sight)
What does this idiom mean? "You're a bookworm."
Someone who reads a lot.
What does this phrase mean? "Birds of a feather flock together!"
What is nuance?
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
I hadn't seen Peter since kindergarten, so I told him that _______.
a. it's been forever.
b. he's miles away.
c. he weighs a ton.
d. he's driving me crazy.
A. It's been forever.
Identify the sense this appeals to, "at dawn there was a gentle tapping at the window."
Hearing
What does this idiom means? "Bringing home the bacon!"
To earn money, to achieve success
What does this mean? "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
Do not criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
What is jargon?
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
Which of the following is the best example of hyperbole?
a. The apple is as red as a rose.
b. I am freezing to death.
c. The trees bow their heads in the wind.
d. His legs move like a well oiled machine
B. I am freezing to death.
Identify the sense this appeals to, "the stars are hanging beautifully in the sky."
Sight
What do you think this idiom means? "That's jus tthe way the cookie crumbles!"
That's just how it is sometimes
What does this mean? "Can't judge a book by its cover."
Do not judge someone or something based solely on their appearance.
Which word is the strongest?
A. happy
B. pleased
C. glad
D. thrilled
D. thrilled
What sentence is the best example of hyperbole?
a. I could sleep for an hour.
b. I could sleep right now.
c. I could sleep for a week.
d. I could sleep like a baby.
C. I could sleep for a week.
What sense does this appeal to, "He gives his harness bells a shake. To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep. Of easy wind and downy flake."
Sound
What does this idiom mean? "Let the cat out of the bag."
A secret that was supposed to be kept quiet and was told
What does this mean? "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst"
Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
Which profession might these words fit?
Suspect, 10-4, Arrest, Court, BOLO, K9, CSI
Police Officer
Which genre below would not be a good choice in which to include hyperbole:
a. Legend
b. Poetry
c. Biography
d. Tall Tale
C. Biography
This quote from the Office uses what types of imagery "I wake up to the sound of crackling bacon. It's delicious, its good for me. Today, I got up, I stepped on to the grill and it clamped down on my foot?"
Taste, touch, and sound
What does this idiom mean? "Head in the clouds."
Having unrealistic or impractical ideas.
What are wise sayings that offer advice about how to live your life?
Proverbs
What is a stronger word to use other than WALK?
Answers will vary