Figurative Language
Paraphrase
Opinions
Reported Speech
Starts with D
100
My new shoes are as black as night. What kind of figurative language is this?
What is a simile
100
"I've never seen a better movie!"
This is the best movie I've ever seen!
100
Our delicious fruit drink is beneficial to everyone because of its many vitamins. What is an opinion in this sentence? Explain.
When the author said the drink was 'delicious', this was an opinion because maybe not everyone would like the drink.
100
Elif: I loooooove Chinese food! Beyza: That's gross!
Elif said she loved Chinese food, and Beyza said that was gross.
100
If you have soup, and it tastes too salty, what can you do to reduce the saltiness?
Dilute it!
200
The snow was a mile high, so I couldn't even leave my house. What kind of figurative language is this?
What is a hyperbole
200
It was impossible not to cry when I saw the explosion.
I started crying when I saw the bomb blow up.
200
Rabbits are the perfect pets because of their sweet, cuddly nature. What is an opinion in this sentence. Explain.
The author thinks that rabbits would be a good pet for everyone, but maybe some people are allergic to animal fur, and would prefer to have a fish. Rabbits wouldn't be a 'perfect' pet for them.
200
Mom: I'm making a new hat for your brother. Write this as reported speech.
My mom said she was making a new hat for my brother.
200
What is a synonym for a big problem with no easy solution?
A dilemma
300
Mustafa had a very good memory. He never forgot things at home, and he always remembered to carry his keys with him. One day, Mustafa was in a hurry because he had an interview for a new job. After work, he realized he had locked his keys in his car. What kind of figurative language is this?
What is situational irony
300
I felt terrible because he made me look stupid in front of my friends.
He made me look foolish in front of my friends, so I felt awful.
300
Do you still have the lovely 'retro' dress you were wearing in that photo? I think I'd like to borrow it. What is an opinion in this sentence?
The author thinks that the dress in the photograph was lovely. This is an opinion because everyone has different ideas about fashion.
300
Eray: My favorite book I've ever read was Coraline. Write this as reported speech.
Eray told the class his favorite book he had ever read was Coraline.
300
Use the word that means "to let air out of something" in a sentence that SHOWS its meaning.
I noticed there was a piece of glass in the tire that was causing air to come out. That was the reason my tire deflated.
400
It was difficult to notice, but there was a light heaviness in the air. What kind of figurative language is this?
What is an oxymoron
400
"The computer is a cheap piece of garbage that will never be very popular."
He said the computer was a cheap piece of garbage that would never be very popular.
400
Watching tv is a waste of time. I would much rather play basketball because it's a good way to exercise and see my friends at the same time. What is an opinion in the sentence?
The author thinks playing basketball is better than watching tv. However, I think if the author were in a wheel-chair, he would change his mind.
400
Jada: Do you know where the bathroom is? Write the sentence as reported speech.
Jada asked if I knew where the bathroom was.
400
What is a synonym for the word "distribute"?
Dispense
500
I'll let you borrow my book to use in class, but you can't open my book. What kind of figurative language is this?
What is a paradox.
500
Orcs are evil creatures that want to hurt and destroy everyone and everything.
Orcs are belligerent monsters. They only want to damage people and things.
500
Smoking causes a slow and painful death. Don't smoke. Enjoy life. What is an opinion in the sentence?
The author believes you can't enjoy life if you smoke. Maybe they are right, but the people who buy cigarettes might disagree.
500
Miss Catherine: Emir, how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Emir: I don't know. Write this as reported speech
Miss Catherine asked Emir how much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. Emir answered that he didn't know.
500
What could be an antonym for the word "laziness"?
Diligence
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