Figurative Language
The line for concert tickets stretched from here to Mars. What does "Here to Mars" mean?
What is: the line was very long, when things are far, far, away
Debbie saw a strange dog in her neighborhood.
What's a synonym for "strange"?
What is: different, weird, odd, unusual
Give two meanings for "season".
1. a time of year (Summer, Fall/Autumn, Winter, Spring)
2. flavorings for food (vanilla, salt, pepper, spices, etc)
Tell how a watermelon and a cantaloupe are alike and how they are different.
What is: Alike: Both are fruits
Different: Watermelon is bigger with black seeds. Cantaloupe is orange with white seeds.
Name 3 pasta dinners. Hint: what you can order at an Italian restaurant.
What is: Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Lasgna, Macaroni and Cheese, Tortellini, Ravioli
Derrick likes the buffet because his stomach is a bottomless pit. What does the expression "bottomless pit" mean?
What is: he is very hungry; to be endless or open-ended.
Terry went to the store to swap his bike. Name a synonym for "swap".
What is: trade, change, exchange
Give two meanings for "fan".
What is: 1. an object used to move the air around
2. to spread out ("fan out and find the lost child.")
How are a police officer and a firefighter alike?
How are they different?
Alike: Both are jobs that help people.
Different: Firefighters put out fires and help with accidents. Police investigate crimes and are focused on safety.
Name 3 types of jewelry.
What is: necklace, ring, watch, earrings, bracelet
Dad pulled some strings and got me a summer job at his office. What does "pulled some strings" mean?
What is: to do someone a favor or get special treatment that not everyone else can get.
You need to repair that hole in your jacket. Name a synonym for "repair".
What is: fix, mend, restore
Give two meanings for "train".
What is: 1. a mode of transportation
2. the material that trails behind the wedding dress
3. to teach someone skills for a new job
4. work hard to get into physical shape
Compare and contrast a sweater and a shirt.
Alike: Both are articles of clothing.
Different: a shirt is lighter weight, can be worn alone or under a sweater.
A sweater is usually thicker material and worn over a shirt.
Name 3 snacks made with chocolate.
What are: cookies, candy bar, ice cream, donuts, muffins, protein bars, cupcakes and cakes.
I don't care what movie we see, so the ball is in your court. What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
What is: it's up to you, it's your turn, you get to decide.
My boss will observe my class next Wednesday. Name a synonym for "observe".
What is: watch, see, notice
Give two meanings for the word "calf".
What is: 1. a baby cow
2. the muscled part of your lower leg
Compare and contrast "sugar" and "flour".
Alike: Both are ingredients used in baking, making food.
Different: Sugar is sweet and comes from sugar cane or beets.
Flour is dry powder that is made from ground up grains (wheat, rye, oats, etc.)
Name 3 plants you would find in someone's yard or garden.
What are: mint, azaleas, rhododendrons, shrubs, lavender, ferns, aloe vera, bamboo
Sailors were barking up the wrong tree when they believed the world was flat. What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
What is: believing the wrong thing, doing the opposite of what was true, etc.
There's a rip in my pants. Name a synonym for "rip".
What is: tear, hole, slash, cut, gash
Give two meanings for "horn".
What is: 1. the part of the car steering wheel you press to sound alarm.
2. a musical instrument that you blow air into ("trumpet, trombone, French Horn")
3. Something that sticks out of the Rhinoceros head
Compare and Contrast a stream and a river.
Alike: Both are types of water that flow in one direction.
Different: A river contains more water than a stream.
Name three 5-letter words.
What are: color, seven, other, donut, house, train, plane, quart, horse