Similes
Metaphors
Idioms
Grab Bag/More Idioms
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What is a simile?
A SIMILE compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
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What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares two unlike things but DOES NOT use "like" or "as"
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What is an idiom?
A phrase or impression that means something different from what the words are saying.
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Similies, Metaphors, and Idioms are all examples of what?
Figurative Language
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What does the following simile mean: Mrs. Robb is as sweet as a puppy dog.
Mrs. Robb is very sweet.
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What does the following metaphor mean: My pillow was a cloud at the end of the day.
My pillow is soft, especially when I am tired.
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What does "you have a chip on your shoulder" mean?
being upset about something that happened in the past
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What does "to crack someone up" mean?
To make someone laugh very hard
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What does the following simile mean: Jaden ate like a pig.
Jaden at a lot and was messy.
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What does the metaphor: The police office grilled the suspect.
The police officer asked the suspect a lot of questions.
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What does "a leopard can't change its spots" mean?
You can't change who you are
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What does it mean to "drive someone up the wall"?
To irritate or annoy someone
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What does the following simile mean: When my mom is mad she roars like a lion.
When my mom is mad she yells and screams.
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What does the metaphor mean: Her voice is music to my ears
Her voice is beautiful.
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What does it mean to "be back at square one"?
Have to start all over again
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What does the idiom "from rags to riches" mean?
To go from being very poor to being very rich.
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What does the following simile mean: Mrs. Salinas is as busy as a bee.
Mrs. Salinas is very busy.
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What does the metaphor mean? Her paintbrush was a magic wand that created masterpieces.
She is a really good artist and makes pretty artwork.
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What does the idiom "break a leg" mean?
A way to say "good luck" to an actor/performer.
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What does the idiom "hit the books" mean?
To study for something
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