Multiple Meaning Words
What could be two meanings for the word 'fly' ?
Fly
1. an insect
2. An action done by a bird or plane
What could it mean if someone had their arms crossed and their head down?
The person could be sad, anxious, angry, annoyed or upset.
Cassie and Johanna both auditioned for the basketball team. Cassie got a position on the team, but Johanna did not.
Describe two ways that Cassie may be feeling/thinking and two ways that Johanna may be feeling/thinking
1. Cassie may feel excited that she made the team
2. Cassie may feel bad that Johanna didn't, and may feel nervous that Johanna will be mad at her for making the team.
1. Johanna may feel disappointed she didn't make the team, she also may feel jealous that Cassie did.
What are two meanings for the word orange?
Bonus 50 points to use both meanings in one sentence.
Orange
1. The color orange
2. The citrus fruit, an orange
Jennifer was surprised when she picked up the box and it was as light as a feather.
Is this a simile or a metaphor? What does this mean?
It means the box was not heavy!
This is a simile because it compares two things, and uses the word as to do so.
What could be the two meanings for the word 'bat' ?
Bat
1. An item used to hit a baseball
2. A small nocturnal animal with wings
How could we greet someone without using any words?
We could use the gesture of waving while smiling!
You and your friend both just got a science test back. You got an A+, and when you ask what your best friend got she frowns and says a D-.
What may your friend be thinking/feeling?
Your friend may be feeling disappointed, worried, anxious, sad or embarrassed. She may be thinking about how she did and how she could do better next time.
Scenario: One group member isn’t helping with your class project. The deadline is tomorrow and you're worried the project won’t get finished.
Come up with 2 possible solutions
1. Speak with the teacher; tell them you are worried about the project being completed on time due to another group member not doing their part
2. Speak with the group member, explain you are worried and offer to help them complete their part.
The principal rushed in and said, "oh wow, this classroom is a zoo!"
Is this a simile or a metaphor? What does it mean?
This means, the class is being very loud and rowdy! This is a metaphor because it compares two things without using like or as.
What could be two meanings for the word 'wave' ?
Wave -
1. an ocean wave
2. A gesture done to signal hello or goodbye
What could someone rolling their eyes at you mean?
Try and think of two possible reasons
1. Annoyed or upset with what you said
2. They're joking and laughing with you, and don't believe what you have said.
You hand in an assignment that you mostly copied from the internet. Your teacher runs it through a scanner program and realizes what you have done.
What is your teacher most likely thinking/feeling?
The teacher most likely feels disappointed and sad, and maybe even frustrated with you as a student and a learner.
The substitute teacher's instructions for the science project were as clear as mud, so most of the class was confused.
What does clear as mud mean?
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
Clear as mud is an ironic or sarcastic way to say that something is very difficult to understand, or not clear at all.
This is a simile as it compares two things using the word as.
Idiom: That vintage car costs an arm and a leg.
This idiom means something is extremely expensive, implying such a high price that it feels like giving up important body parts - like arms or legs!
What could be two meanings of the word 'cold' ?
Cold
1. The feeling of being chilly
2. A common sickness
What could someone slouching mean?
Joe asked his parents if he could go to an unsupervised party at his friends house Saturday night, and his parents said no.
How may Joe be feeling? thinking?
What might his parents be thinking or feeling?
His parents may have said no because they are worried about his safety, since no one will be there supervising. They may also be worried about who else might be there and it may get out of hand.
Joe may be feeling upset since his parents said no, and he also may not realize why they won't allow him to go.
You are out at your friend's house. You told your parents you would be home by 10 pm. It's currently 11:05 and you are still at your friend's house and you haven't texted or called your parents.
What are your parents most likely thinking / feeling?
Your parents are most likely feeling nervous, worried, uneasy, and upset. They may have lost their trust in you.
Bonus 100 points.. what could you do to solve this problem? What should you have done before just staying?
Idiom: By biking to work, Lindsey kills two birds with one stone: saving money and getting exercise.
What does kills two birds with one stone mean?
Kills two birds with one stone means to achieve two goals with one action - in this case by doing one action (biking to work) she is able to save money and get in her daily exercise!
What could be two meanings of the word glasses?
1. Object worn on your eyes to help you see
2. Items used to drink liquids (like cups).
What is one way we are able to know someone is sad without them telling us they are sad?
hint: Try and think of two nonverbal communication clues / cues we have talked about.
The person may be frowning, slouching, their head may be down, their eyebrows may be facing downwards, they may be crying
Your sibling keeps asking you to do things with them, but you often say no. You are about to go to the movies with your friends.
What may your sibling be thinking / feeling?
Your siblings is most likely confused, sad, hurt, or excluded. They may not understanding why you keep saying no and then go and hang out with other people.
Bonus 100 points... name a possible solution to this problem.
Idiom: "If you think I took your pencil, you're barking up the wrong tree; I saw Maria borrowing it earlier.".
What does barking up the wrong tree mean?
This idiom means you're pursuing the wrong idea, blaming the wrong person, or looking in the wrong place for a solution; like a hunting dog barking at an empty tree instead of one with an animal in it.
Your boss at work tells you, ""Let's work efficiently, because time is money"
Is this a simile or metaphor? What does it mean?
This saying means that time is valuable and limited resource that should be spent carefully and shouldn't be wasted.
This is a metaphor as it compares two things without using like or as!