Similes & Metaphors
Simile or metaphor? The pitcher threw the ball as fast as lightning.
Simile
Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends.
What words can tell you what introvert means?
nervous, timidity, hard for her to make friends
Thomas is a pain in the neck. He is always bothering Kristy!
What does the idiom "pain in the neck" mean?
an annoying person, thing, or situation
The movie's ending felt random and abrupt.
What does abrupt mean?
Sudden, unexpected, quick
What type of figurative language is this? It felt as if I had slept for 100 years.
Hyperbole
Simile or metaphor? She hit the ball into orbit.
Metaphor
Give a synonym and antonym for the word: abundant
Synonym: plentiful, a lot of
Antonym: Scarce, not a lot of
Kelly is always bad-mouthing people, which is why no one wants to be her friend.
What does the idiom "bad-mouthing" mean?
to say mean, negative and embarrassing things about someone
The class was warned that attendance would be mandatory, no exceptions.
What does mandatory mean?
Required, necessary, unavoidable
What type of figurative language is this? Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
Alliteration
Simile or metaphor? Those brothers fight like cats and dogs.
Simile
Give a synonym and antonym for the word: artificial
Synonym: imitation, fake
Antonym: natural, organic
"Please don't beat around the bush", Sarah pleaded. "Just get to the point already!"
What does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean?
To speak in an indirect manner or avoiding the subject
I always make sure to wake up early so I can make a punctual arrival at work.
What does punctual mean?
Immediate, on time, prompt
T or F? An example of an idiom is: There is a silver lining in every cloud.
True
Give an example of a simile.
*example should use like or as
There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast. This pause was caused by technical problems.
What words can tell you what hiatus means?
Pause
When Tim found out Lucy had been asking her grandmother for advice on the latest fashion trends, he told her she was barking up the wrong tree.
What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
Mistakenly pursuing the wrong course; choosing the incorrect way to find an answer
I read every book in that series in chronological order.
What does chronological mean?
In sequence, in order
T or F? An example of personification is: Lightning danced across the sky.
True
Give an example of a metaphor.
Example must be regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
Give a synonym and antonym for the word: destitute
Antonym: rich, wealthy
Jessica wants to quit eating junk food cold turkey.
What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
to immediately give up a bad habit
His carelessness and cruelty infuriated me.
What does infuriated mean?
Angered, enraged
T or F? Figurative language is literal.
False