Multiple Meaning Words
What are 2 definitions for the word “Nail?”
1. Part of your finger
2. Something you use to hang an object (hit with a hammer)
What does this metaphor mean?
“My brother is a night owl”
He stays up late.
What does this simile mean?
“The week old bread was like a rock”
It was stale/hard.
Define the idiom..
“She knows there is a party because I let the cat out of the bag.”
I told a secret.
Personification:
The wilted flowers begged for water
They were dying.
What are 2 definitions for the word “Squash?”
A vegetable
To crush
What does this metaphor mean?
The nurse was an angel
She was very kind.
What does this simile mean?
“Her eyes glittered like the sun”
Her eyes shined/twinkled.
Define the idiom..
“I can’t come to school because I am under the weather.”
Not feeling well.
Personification: The toys dreaded playtime at the daycare
The children played with the toys rough.
What are 2 definitions for the word “Patient?”
To wait nicely
A person at a doctor’s office
What does this metaphor mean?
Kenny is a pig.
He is very messy.
What does this simile mean?
“Her socks smelled like trash.”
They smelled bad.
Define the idiom..
My aunt ties the knot on saturday and I am the flower girl.
Getting married.
Personification: The cold snowflakes kissed our cheeks
The snowflakes touched our cheeks gently.
What are 2 definitions for the word “mint?”
Something you eat
New
What does this metaphor mean?
“Our computer is a dinosaur”
It is very old.
What does this simile mean?
“Her face was as pale as a ghost.”
Her face was very white.
Define the idiom..
“None of us studied for the test, we are all in the same boat.”
All in the same situation.
Personification:
Each night, the pillows welcomed me into bed
They were comfortable.
What are 2 definitions for the word “Strike?”
Swinging and missing in baseball
To hit
What does this Metaphor mean?
“Her teeth were pearls”
Her teeth are white.
What does this simile mean?
“The car seat was at hot as a frying pan.”
The car seat was hot.
Define the idiom..
“My brother is always trying to pull my leg.”
Tricking you or messing with you.
Personification: The cruel wind robbed the tree of its last few leaves.
The last of the leaves fell off the tree.