Metaphor/Simile
What does this phrase mean?: "Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks."
Her tears were rolling very fast down her cheeks.
What does this idiom mean: "Abigail is the apple of my eye?" (pg. 3)
Someone that is greatly loved, treasured, and adored.
What does this phrase mean?: "My flowers were begging for water."
The flowers are in desperate need of water.
What does this idiom mean?: "It's a tough choice between getting to the big game on time ow waiting for Mrs. Smith to call. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place."
Being in a very tough spot and faced with a difficult decision
What kind of figurative language is this?: "That mall is large enough to have its own zip code."
A hyperbole
What does this phrase mean?: "The lighted candles were like a thousand fireflies, glowing in the dark."
The candles lit up the entire room like fireflies at night.
What does this phrase mean?: "Come quick! Your brother is going bananas!" (pg. 79)
The person's brother is going crazy.
What does this phrase mean?: "The moon played hide and seek with the clouds."
The moon kept peeking in and out of the clouds.
What does this phrase mean?: "I saved all month for a skateboard, but I still have only a drop in the bucket."
A very small, insignificant amount.
What kind of figurative language is this?: "The mouse made a squeak as it scurried across the floor."
An onomatopoeia
What does this phrase mean?: "The dress was a sparkling ruby as it reflected light from every angle."
The dress was very sparkly and the light was reflecting off of it.
To say that something is extremely easy to do.
What does this phrase mean?: "When the princess searched through the racks, each dress semed to shudder with excitement, waiting to be chosen."
The dresses moved in such a way it looked like they we're moving like someone who is excited.
What does this phrase mean?: "Dan was expelled for writing on the walls. They really threw the book at him."
To punish severely for breaking the rules or the law
What kind of figurative language is this?: "Those lazy lizards are lying like lumps in the leaves."
Alliteration
What does this phrase mean?: "It’s true that birds of a feather flock together.
People of the same sort or with the same tastes and interests will be found together.
What does this phrase mean?: "When you are doing your post assessment, try to put your best foot forward." (pg.154)
To make the best attempt possible and to try your hardest.
What does this phrase mean?: "Our vacuum hums a happy tune while it cleans."
The way the vacuum sounds, it sounds like someone who is humming a song.
What does this phrase mean?: "I wanted to lose some weight, so I dropped sweets like cold turkey."
To stop a habit without tapering off.
What kind of figurative language is this?: "My mom works her fingers to the bone."
A hyperbole
What does this phrase mean?: "Her anger was like a mid-summer thunderstorm: sudden and fierce, but over quickly."
What does this phrase mean?: "When he finds out how wrong he's been, he'll eat humble pie." (pg. 54)
To be unapologetic or suffer from humiliation; to act humble or admit guilt.
What does this phrase mean?: "The words leapt off of the paper as she read the story."
The words were coming to life as she read her book.
What does this phrase mean?: "I got it straight from the horse's mouth that there's going to be a pop quiz today!"
Coming directly from the person or place that is considered the most reliable source of information.
What kind of figurative language is this?: "Paula planted the pretty pink poppies in the pot."
Alliteration