Figurative Language
What figurative language is "It is raining cats and dogs?"
IDIOM!
What can the word "play" also mean instead of the definition "being in an act of delightfulness?"
it can also mean doing a sport
What does canine mean?
it means a dog
Kylie just danced at her dance recital. She asked her parents if she could go get ice cream with her friends since she was hungry,but her parents didn't let her go because she was not done with her homework. She was then angry.The main idea of this was...
that Kylie wanted to eat ice cream with her friends but her parents didn't let her.
I was walking in a park and someone grabbed my purse, who was it?
A ROBBER!
Julie joined the track team because she was fast as a cheetah. What was the figurative language used in this?
SIMILE!
What can the word "saw" mean instead of the definition "past tense of see?"
it can also mean a tool for cutting wood
What does the word isolate mean?
it means alone and away from other people
Julie and Kylie were hanging out at the park. They saw the cutest puppy ever there. The puppy had white fur and it was so tiny. What was the main idea?
Julie and Kylie saw a cute puppy.
Julie was walking her dog and her dog started randomly barking at the top of the tree. Julie looks up and sees something, what is that something?
A SQUIRREL!
Julie went outside and the wind ran against her. What was the figurative language used in this?
PERSONIFICATION!
What can the word "attract" also mean instead of the defintion "taking a liking to something?"
It can also mean brings towards
What does the word scholar mean?
it means an academic and learned person
Julie and Kylie went to the mall. They bought shirts and jewelry at stores and got food right after. A man then soon came up to them and asked them to sign a petition for animals. Julie and Kylie said yes
A man asked Julie and Kylie at the mall if they could sign a petition for animals, in which they say yes.
Kylie went home and ran to the sofa. Her muscles cramped and she was almost asleep. What was she feeling?
She was tired
Julie heard her friend sing for the first time. Her friend sang so horribly, she sounded like Snow White gone wrong. What was the figurative languages used in this.
ALLUSION and SIMILE
what does the word "blowout" also mean instead of the definition "easy victory"
it can also mean "a burst in a tire"
What does the word driftwood mean?
it means wood floating around in the sea or wood that has been washed ashore
Julie and Kylie were having a fight. They were fighting because Kylie lied to Julie. They soon became friends again and they are happy. What is the main idea of the passage?
Julie and Kylie have a fight, but become friends again.
Julie and Kylie were talking at the restaurant. Julie told Kylie a story and when she was done, Kylie's eyebrow was up and she had a expression on her face. What was Kylie's expression?
A confused expression
Julie saw her new dress for the first time and thought it was pretty ugly. What figurative language was used in this?
OXYMORON!
What can the word "spin-off" also mean instead of the definition "a second version of a show"
it can mean "the result of a larger product"
what does the word sheikh mean?
it means an Arab leader or chief
Julie and Kylie are happy that you clicked "Main Idea-500" for this jeopardy game. They are so happy, they threw a party and ate food. After that, they went to sleep. Which of the following would be the best title?
A- I Like Food!
B- The Party!
C- The "Main Idea-500" Party!
C- The "Main Idea-500" Party!
Julie was running around her neighborhood happily. She was looking around the scenery, but when she was, she tripped on something. It was hard and bumpy. What was it?
A rock