Similes
Metaphors
Idioms
Synonyms
Inferences
100
Complete this simile: The blades on the ice skates were as sharp as______.
nails.
100
What is the metaphor in this sentence, and what does it mean? She is a calculator doing math.
She is a calculator. She is really good at math
100
What does the idiom, "In a pickle," really mean?
You are surrounded or stuck.
100
What are the synonyms? a. wealthy, rich b. dump, wet c. petite, big
a. wealthy, rich
100
Tommy took his cough medicine and crawled into bed. What is wrong with Tommy?
He has a cold.
200
Complete this simile: He is as fast as ________.
lightening.
200
Create one metaphor.
For example: She is a fat, green troll.
200
What does the idiom, "Eyes in the back of my head," actually mean?
You know what they are doing without even looking
200
What is a synonym for terrible?
awful
200
Johnny watched the player dribble down the court and sink a three point shot. Where was Johnny? Why do you think Johnny cheered when the player scored?
a basketball game the player was on Johnny's team
300
Complete this simile: The quarterback's pass was like a _______as it sailed into the end zone.
motorcycle
300
Give two examples of metaphors.
She is an insect. He is an ox.
300
What is an idiom? Give a definition.
An idiom is an expression that says one thing but means something different.
300
What is a synonym for timid?
shy
300
Sara grabbed her black bag with her stethoscope and thermometer. What was Sara's job?
She is a doctor
400
Finish this simile: The ocean is as blue as _____________.
The sky.
400
Describe what metaphors are.
Metaphors compare two things using the words "is," "are," or "was."
400
Which of the following is an idiom? a. I am very mad. b. Hit the ceiling.
b. hit the ceiling.
400
Name 5 synonyms for small:
microscopic, mini, little, miniature, petite
400
We dressed in red, white and blue clothes and watched the fireworks. What time of year is it? Why do people wear red, white and blue on this day?
The fourth of July It is patriotic to wear the colors of our country, because we are celebrating our country's birthday.
500
What is a simile?
A simile compares two different things using the words, "like" or "as".
500
create four metaphors for someone who is: beautiful evil cute smart
You are a flower. You are the devil. You are a cutie pie. You are Albert Einstein.
500
Name 5 different idioms.
examples: In a pickle, raining cats and dogs, walking on eggshells, eyes in the back of my head, great minds think alike.
500
What does "vacant" mean?
Empty
500
What is an inference?
An inference is a smart guess based on clues.
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