Figures of speech
If someone was to point at someone else and say “the lights are on but nobody’s home”, what do they mean?
That the person is physically present but wasn’t engaged in the conversation
What is she feeling?
Sadness
Which is more important?
a. Studying for a final exam
b. going to the movies with friends
A. Studying for final exam
What could be a possible cause for Rebecca to get a traffic ticket?
Speeding, no seat belt, littering, driving with no license etc
What is something we could say to somebody who seems to know who you are, but you don’t remember who they are?
Their name, where they know you from
If Amanda called Jose a couch potato, what is she saying?
She means he’s lazy.
What is she feeling?
Happiness
Who has more authority?
A. the police
b. The president
The president
What could be a cause that I have a headache?
Loud noises, not enough sleep, forgot to take aspirin etc
What can we say to somebody that we are meeting for the first time in order to get to know them better?
Their name, possible interests, hobbies, their major
What is an example of “pop culture”?
Anything that can be a popular topic of conversation.
(Artists, memes, tv show)
What are they feeling?
Contempt
Which is more important to spend $20 on?
A. Lunch and a fidget spinner
B. Gasoline for your car
Gasoline for the car
What can be an effect of the continuously showing up late to work?
I get fired, write up, get in trouble
What is something that we can say to somebody that we do remember but that you haven’t seen in a long time?
How have you been?, How are they doing?, Any new life updates/milestones
When Patrick Mahomes said he and the Chiefs were “humbled” at the Super Bowl, what did he mean?
He realized that they weren’t the best team.
what is he feeling?
Pain
Which is more important? Leaving early for a doctors appointment or leaving early for a concert?
Doctors appointment
What can be an effect of you not going to sleep before midnight
Be grumpy in the morning, oversleeping, be tired all throughout the day
What is some information we can provide when making a doctors appointment?
Our name, phone number, insurance information, reason we need to be seen
If Lisa told Elyce, “give me a second” what did she mean?
She meant she needed a little bit extra time
What is he feeling?
In love
Which is more important?
A. Showing up early to an interview.
b. Arriving on time.
Showing up early to an interview
Identify the cause-and-effect in the sentence
Because of the rain storm, traffic was backed up by 5 miles on the highway.
Cause-the rain storm
Effect-traffic was backed up for 5 miles on the highway.
What are some things that we might need to take with us to the DMV to register your car?
ID/drivers license, car title/registration, cash card, or other form of payment