Inferences
If I have an umbrella and rain boots, I can infer that it must be...
raining outside
Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City. Look at the dictionary entry below. What does the word "spectacles" mean?
1. Something of a striking or impressive kind. 2. A public show or display 3. Eyeglasses/glasses. 4. To call attention to one’s behavior.
3. Eyeglasses/glasses
Mrs. Smith's windows were closed. Laura thought this was particular because Mrs. Smith always had her windows open. What is the meaning of the word "peculiar"?
1. Odd 2. Good 3. Stupid
1. Odd
I have to be broken before you can use me. I am usually white or brown. What am I? 1. newspaper 2. egg 3. desk
2. egg
This part of speech is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
Name 3 kinds of figurative language
Metaphor, personification, simile, hyperbole & onomatopoeia.
If I am tired in the morning but I pass my math test, you can infer that...
I stayed up all night studying for my math test
For some people Christmas and the New Year are very merry times; but for cabmen and cabmen’s horses it is no holiday, though it may be a harvest. There are so many parties, balls, and places of amusement open that the work is hard and often late. What does the word "balls" mean?
1. A spherical or nearly spherical body or mass 2. A round or roundish body 3. A social function for dancing 4. A very enjoyable time
3. A social function for dancing
Benjamin ate two pieces of cake and three scoops of ice cream, afterwards he felt queasy. What is the meaning of the word "queasy"?
1. Full of food 2. Tired 3. Nauseated; feeling sick
3. Nauseated; feeling sick
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. People give me money and sometimes I give it back to them. What am I?
A bank
This part of speech is a word that is used in place of a noun.
Pronoun
Her smile is the sunrise -- is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Metaphor
Sandra has a hat, a bottle of water, and sunblock in her backpack. Where is she going and does she plan to stay? How do you know?
Sandra is going swimming, she is only planning on staying a little while
The author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is a prominent writer in the field of children's literature. What does the word "prominent" mean? 1. well known 2. lucky 3. knowledgeable 4. standing out or projecting
1. well known
The prisoner was always hungry. He was given only a meager portion of rice, and a bowl of thin soup twice a day. What is the meaning of the word "meager"?
1. Large 2. Small 3. Uncooked
2. Small
I am dried and preserved- I was alive thousands of years ago -- and all wrapped-up -- You might see me on one holiday -- I actually come from Egypt. What am I?
A mummy
This part of speech expresses action or being.
verb
The chair squealed in pain when the hammer smashed it. --- this is an example of what kind of figurative language?
personification
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans
were not only cheaper, but so colorful! (Who am I? Where am I and how do you know?
I am someone who likes candy! I am at a candy shop and I know this because there are chocolate truffles and jelly beans
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. The word "treacherous" means:
Dangerous
Not a single plant or animal could be seen on the barren land. Just miles and miles of sand and rocks. What is the meaning of the word "barren"?
Empty, nothing there
If you're an early bird, you get me -- To open a can of me is to have problems --- I like to live in the soil. What am I?
A worm
This part of speech modifies or describes a verb, or an adjective.
Adverb
I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now. -- this is an example of what kind of figurative language and how do you know?
Hyperbole, because it is exaggerating
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I realized that the windows were not rolled up as I was watching Facebook videos on my phone. Where am I? What kind of person am I and how do you know?
I am at a car wash. I am not paying attention and you can tell because I forgot to roll up the windows!
David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. The word "rigorous" means:
difficult or not easy
Jess felt remorse every time he thought about that day. He wished he had stood up to that bully instead of running away. What is the meaning of the word "remorse"?
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
I have 4 legs but no arms -- People sit on my but I don't have a lap -- I am black but also silver. What am I?
A chair
Name 4 state of being verbs.
is, am, was, are, were, being, be, and been
Come up with a sentence that has one instance of figurative language in it
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