Similes and Metaphors
Joe's mind is as sharp as an arrow.
Simile
Give the meaning of the figurative language.
Joe's mind is as sharp as an arrow.
smart, remembers well
What does "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal secret information
Identify the preposition in this phrase.
behind the old red barn
behind
According to the myth of Berta, where does Ms. Berta live?
Under the stage
Her eyes shown like white diamonds in the sky.
Simile
Give the meaning of the figurative language.
Her eyes shown like white diamonds in the sky.
Her eyes sparkled
What does "on the fence" mean?
Undecided about something
Identify the prepositional phrase within this sentence.
The birds flew toward the cold ocean.
toward the cold ocean
Name three teachers whose last names start with a "C".
Copeland, Cannon, Copeland, Curry, Clark,
The computer is dinosaur with its vast screen and no disk drive.
Metaphor
Give the meaning of the figurative language.
The computer is dinosaur with its vast screen and no disk drive.
old
What does "a drop in the bucket" mean?
A tiny amount
Identify the object of the prepositional phrase.
My sister and I watched a movie ___________ the long flight.
Which preposition best completes the sentence?
A) in
B) at
C) during
D) onto
during
What is the motto of our school?
The Best are at Berta
The dress was made just for me, so it fits just like a glove.
What two things are being compared?
dress and glove
Give the meaning of the figurative language.
The dress was made just for me, so it fits just like a glove.
the dress fit well/tight
What does "in a nutshell" mean?
A summary
Unscramble the words to make a prepositional phrase. Then identify the object of the preposition.
school our inside new
inside our new school , school
What street is Berta on?
Forrest Avenue
Our coach is an ogre, so don't be late to practice.
What two things are being compared?
coach and ogre
What is the meaning of the figurative language?
Our coach is an ogre, so don't be late to practice.
coach is strict
What does "a dime a dozen" mean?
Common and easy to get
Identify the prepositional phrase, circle the preposition and underline the object of the preposition( noun)
The snake slithered across the dry desert.
across the dry desert
How should you walk in the hallway at BWES?