Language
The snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds under the moonlight. Is this literal or nonliteral language?
Nonliteral: Comparing snow to diamonds to emphasize its glittering beauty
While the children were sleeping, Santa carefully placed presents under the tree.
1. Where did Santa place presents?
2. Who was sleeping?
3. How did Santa do it?
1. under the tree
2. the children
3. carefully
The Christmas tree was illuminated.
What does illuminated mean?
Lit up
We need to put these between our words when speaking...
pauses or spaces
In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
The smell of freshly baked cookies danced throughout the house. Is this literal or nonliteral language?
Nonliteral: The smell was pleasant and filled the home.
When the family gathered around the fireplace, they shared stories of past Christmases that brought smiles and laughter.
1. Who?
2. What?
3. Where?
4. Why?
1. Family
2. Gathered
3. Fireplace
4. Share stories
The festivities couldn't begin until everyone arrived.
What are festivities?
celebrations
True or False: If someone answers our question with something off-topic, they understand us well.
False
What is the name of the main character in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer Scrooge
I asked Santa for a million presents this year. Is this literal or nonliteral language?
Nonliteral: It is an exaggeration meant to show that the person would like a lot of presents.
Because she had been so kind throughout the year, her friends surprised her with a thoughtful holiday gift.
1. Who?
2. What?
3. Why?
1. Friends
2. Suprised her
3. She had been so kind
Making holiday cookies is a family tradition.
What is a tradition?
A custom or practice passed down through generations, often observed during holidays.
What is speech intelligibility?
How clear your speech sounds to others
What reindeer’s name begins with the letter “B”?
Blitzen
Oh, great! Another fruitcake. Just what I always wanted. Is this an example of literal or nonliteral language?
Nonliteral: The person is using sarcasm to show their lack of enthusiasm for fruitcake.
The tree looked stunning after it was decorated with twinkling lights and colorful ornaments.
1. What?
2. When?
3. How?
1. Tree
2. After it was decorated
3. Looked stunning
The merriment continued well past midnight during the holiday party.
What is merriment?
joyful laughter or celebration
True or False: We should speak quietly to older people.
False: Older people often need us to raise our volume a bit.
How many reindeer does Santa have?
There are 9:
I really enjoy making gingerbread cookies with my grandma. Is this literal or nonliteral language?
Literal
Although the snowstorm delayed their travel plans, the family decorated the tree together, and they watched a holiday movie by the fire.
1. Who?
2. What?
3. Where?
4. Why?
1. Family
2. Decorated tree together/watched movie
3. By the fire
4. Travel plans were delayed
The children rejoiced when they received the presents for Christmas.
What does rejoiced mean?
To feel or express great happiness
Tell us what you want for Christmas using slow speech.
Sounds fun!
What is the name of the Dr. Seuss character who tries to steal Christmas?
The Grinch