Idioms 1
to make certain all possibilities have been covered
a piece of cake
very easy
comparison of 2 or more things NOT using like or as
A simile is...
a comparison of 2 or more things using LIKE or AS.
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggeration.
fit like a glove
to fit perfectly
to tell a secret
Mary frowned and said, "I believe that taking drugs is like playing with fire." What does she mean?
Mary means that taking drugs is very dangerous.
The moonless night was dark as black velvet. What does this mean?
There was no light at all. It was very dark out.
Mrs. Arndt is older than dirt! What does this mean?
Hyperbole
off the beaten path
to be far away from civilization
knock your socks off
to be impressed
Don't tell mother that her cookies taste like lumps of sand. What does this mean?
The cookies taste plain or bland.
The train was like an angry animal roaring down the tracks. What does this mean?
The train was very loud and fast.
My backpack weighs a ton.
Hyperbole
miss the boat
to miss an opportunity
cat got your tongue
to have trouble expressing yourself
Sandy was such a mule, because we couldn't get her to change her mind. What does this mean>
Sandy was being stubborn.
Please don't sit there like a bump on a log. What does this mean?
Please don't be lazy.
The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.
Personification
hit the nail on the head
to understand exactly
apple of my eye
to love or cherish someone
We would have had more pizza to eat if Tommy hadn't been such a hog. What does this mean?
Tommy didn't share the pizza.
Life is like a roller coaster. What does this mean?
Life is full of ups and downs.
The moon winked at me from the sky.
Personification