a word or phrase that means the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase
synonym
an exaggeration for emphasis
hyperbole
interruption of the chronological order to something that happened before the beginning of the story
flashback
What is the name of the Fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinkerbell
what is the name of the marshmallow Easter treat in the shape of bunnies or birds?
Peeps
a word opposite in meaning to another
antonym
a term not to be taken literally because it usually makes no sense
idiom
a word that sounds the same as another
rhyme
What day is the Red's Opening Day parade? (we are off school that day)
Thursday, March 28th
What color is always at the top of a rainbow?
red
words that imitate sounds (buzz, whack, purr)
onomatopoeia
human qualities given to an animal, object, or idea
personification
person, place, or thing that represents something else
symbol
What sport can you get a hole in one in?
golf
How many days was Jesus dead before he resurrected?
3 days
two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings
homonym
comparison of two things using like or as
simile
words or phrases that appeal to the readers senses
imagery
How many rings are in the Olympics logo?
5
What is the name of Andy's neighbor in Toy Story?
Sid
two or more words spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same and having different meanings
homograph
comparison of two things using like or as
simile
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of words or sounds
rhythm
Joey Chestnut has the record for most hot dogs eaten in one meal, is it over 70 or under 70?
over, 74
What is the process called when plants use chlorophyl to grab the carbon dioxide and sunlight from the air and turn it into oxygen?
photosynthesis