Simile
What is the meaning of this simile?
I'm as sick as a dog!
I am really sick
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
His brain is a computer
He is really smart
If someone rolls their eyes at you when talking to you, are they:
a. happy
b. sad
c. annoyed
c. annoyed
Deon watered his beans every day. They grew hastily and he was able to harvest them early.
What is an antonym for hastily?
a. quickly
b. slowly
b. slowly
Robert gets up and goes jogging every morning for 30 min. Today he left the house at 6:45. When did he get back home?
7:15 am
What is the meaning of this simile?
My water bottle is as dry as a bone
Very dry/empty
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
My yard was a lake after the storm
My yard was covered in puddles
If someone's arms are folded in front of his body, he probably feels:
a. excited
b. unhappy
B. Unhappy
Jacob is a dependable worker. He is always there when I need him to be.
What is an antonym for dependable?
a. trustworthy
b. untrustworthy
b. untrustworthy
Emma starts school at 8:00 am every morning and ends her school day at 3. How many hours does she spend at school?
7 hours
What is the meaning of this simile?
The directions were as clear as mud
Not clear at all (confusing)
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
My brother is a couch potato
My brother is lazy (sits on the couch all day)
When someone bites her lip she might feel?
nervous
Poor Annmarie. She tried numerous times to make the basketball team, but she kept failing.
What is a synonym for numerous?
a. two
b. a few
c. many
c. many
Earl starts with $19.00 and spends $6.00 on oranges. How much money does Early have left?
$13.00
What is the meaning of this simile?
I'm as blind as a bat
I can't see well (bad vision)
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
This worksheet is a piece of cake
The worksheet is easy
If someone is rubbing his eyes, we can assume he:
has itchy eyes or is tired
I won my first spelling bee. I feel so competent!
Which word is a synonym for competent?
a. ignorant
b. educated
b. educated
After buying some tickets for $19.00, Ann has $18.00 left. How much money did Ann have to begin with?
$37.00
What is the meaning of this simile?
We were as different as night and day
We are very different (opposites)
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
My brother is a bedhog
My brother takes up all of the room
Which body language example does NOT mean a person is happy/excited:
a. Smile
b. Making eye contact
c. slouching/looking down
c. slouching/looking down
I think Sarah is timid. She walked right by that group and did not say a word.
What is an antonym for timid?
a. outgoing
b. shy
a. outgoing
Jon puts a meal in the microwave at 6:00. the directions say:
Cook on full power for 2 min.
Let rest for 1 min.
Cook for 2 min on low.
What time will the meal be ready?
6:05