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Non-human versus Human
Comparing
Idioms
Definitions
100
Canada flag’s represents peace and impartiality of Canadians.
Symbolism
100
The oil in the pan started jumping. Which word identifies the human quality given to the non-human thing?
Jumping
100
Taking drugs is like playing with fire. Which words are compared to each other?
Taking drugs and fire
100
Hit the road What does it mean?
Start driving
100
Define Metaphor
Comparison made between things which are essentially not alike
200
Her hands are as cold as ice.
Simile
200
The earthquake swallowed the trees. Which word identifies the human quality given to the non-human thing?
Swallowed
200
Ken was eating the chicken wings like a dog. Which words are compared to each other?
Ken and the dog
200
Pulling someone’s leg What does it mean?
Playing a joke or tricking someone
200
Define Imagery
Represent objects, actions and ideas
300
The leaves were dancing in the wind.
Personification
300
The weight of the big box caused the floor to cry out for help. Which word identifies the human quality given to the non-human thing?
Cry
300
The homemade biscuits taste as salty as the sea water. Which words are compared to each other?
Homemade biscuits and the sea water
300
Hit the hay What does it mean?
Go to sleep
300
Define idiom
An expression of words which has a separate meanings
400
John buys some butter. But he said the butter tastes bitter.
Alliteration
400
Jealousy troubled Mary’s mind. Which word identifies the human quality given to the non-human thing?
Jealousy
400
Kelly was laughing like an evil clown. Which words are compared to each other?
Kelly and the evil clown
400
Turn over a new leaf What does it mean?
Start a new life or behave in a better way
400
Define hyperbole
Exaggerating in a humorous way
500
His attractive voice was music to her ears.
Metaphor
500
The rows of vegetables stood at attention last summer. Which word identifies the human quality given to the non-human thing?
Stood
500
Her tears were as unending as the waves. Which words are compared to each other?
Tears and waves
500
Blue in the face What does it mean?
Repeating yourself
500
Define onomatopoeia
Imitating the sound associated with an action
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