Similes
Metaphors
Idioms
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100

Which type of figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two things? 

Simile 

100

Which type of figurative language does not use "like" or "as" to compare two things? (Hint: it usually uses "is," "are," or "was")

Metaphor

100

What does this saying really mean? 

It's raining cats and dogs outside!! 

It's raining really hard 

100

What does this saying really mean? 

Dad saw it was 10:30 p.m. and said "it's time to hit the hay!" 

It's time to go to bed 

100

Is this a simile or a metaphor? 

She's as busy as a bee! 

Simile 

200

What does this saying really mean?

He's as quiet as a mouse 

He's REALLY quiet

200

What does this saying really mean? 

The stars were diamonds in the sky

The stars were really bright and sparkly 
200

What does this saying really mean? 

That x-box costs an arm and a leg! 

It's REALLY expensive

200

What does this saying really mean? 

Owen spilled the beans about Lilly's surprise party, so Lilly knows what's happening. 

Owen told the secret about Lilly's party 
200

What is this really saying? 

I'm so happy my teacher gave me all this homework before Christmas break.

They're not actually happy 

300

What does this saying really mean? 

She's moving as slow as a snail 

She's moving REALLY slow

300

What 2 things are being compared? 

The world is a stage 

World, stage 

300

What does this saying really mean? 

Sally didn't go to school today because she's feeling under the weather. 

She's sick 

300

What does this saying really mean? 

Camping isn't Tammy's cup of tea, so she's going to the beach instead. 

Camping isn't something she enjoys or wants to do

300

Could this actually happen? 

The flowers danced in the wind. 

No... it just means they're moving around in the wind 

400

What 2 things are being compared?

The runner was as fast as a speeding bullet 

runner, bullet

400

What 2 things are being compared? 

A blanket of snow covered the ground! 

Blanket, snow
400

What does this saying really mean? 

Mrs. Robinson will be a millionaire when pigs fly.

It'll never happen

400

What does this saying really mean? 

When Mrs. Robinson mentioned a party, the students were all ears. 

They were paying full attention and listening closely 

400
What does this actually mean? 


The sun smiled down on Earth.

The sun was very bright and shining down 

500

What 2 things are being compared? 

Life is like a rollercoaster. 

life, rollercoaster 
500

What does this saying really mean? 

A blanket of snow covered the ground! 

There was thick snow covering the ground 

500

What does this saying really mean? 

The spelling test is tomorrow, so Tom should hit the books tonight. 

He should study 

500

What does this saying really mean? 

I got a 100% on my test! I'm on cloud nine! 

I'm very happy 

500

Why is this joke funny? 

I don't trust trees. They're shady. 

Trees make shade 

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