Idioms/Metaphors
“I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.” What does this metaphor mean?
Answer: The person is extremely hungry.
What is a synonym for “grateful”?
Example sentence: “I feel very grateful for all the food we have at Thanksgiving.”
Answer: thankful, appreciative
The turkey was enormous. It was so big it barely fit in the oven.” What does ‘enormous’ mean?
Answer: Very large
What holiday do we celebrate by eating turkey and giving thanks?
Answer: Thanksgiving
This food is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving meals and is often roasted. What is it?
Answer: Turkey
After the big meal, everyone was in a food coma. What does this metaphor mean?
Answer: Everyone was very full and tired after eating.
What is a synonym for “compassionate”?
“She is compassionate because she helps others whenever they are in need.”
Answer: Caring, kind-hearted, empathetic
“After eating a big Thanksgiving meal, everyone felt drowsy and wanted to nap.” What does ‘drowsy’ mean?
Answer: Sleepy
Where do families usually gather to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: At home or a family member’s house
This dish is made with small, tart red berries and is often served as a sauce. What is it?
Answer: Cranberry sauce
Thanksgiving is the icing on the cake after a long year. What does this idiom mean?
Answer: Thanksgiving is a special and enjoyable end to the year.
What is a synonym for “assemble”
“We assemble around the table to share our Thanksgiving meal.”
Answer: Collect, gather, bring together
“The Pilgrims worked hard to harvest crops to prepare for winter.” What does ‘harvest’ mean?
Answer: To gather crops
Why do people say what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving?
Answer: To show gratitude and remember the spirit of the holiday
This sweet dessert often has a flaky crust and is made with pumpkin or pecans. What is it?
Answer: Pie
The turkey was the star of the show at dinner. What does this metaphor mean?
Answer: The turkey was the most important or impressive part of the meal.
What is a synonym for “spread”?
"We had a big spread with turkey, sweet potato casserole, corn bread, beans, baked potatoes, stuffing, and pie.”
feast, meal
“The celebration was festive, with decorations and cheerful music.” What does ‘festive’ mean?
Answer: Joyful, related to a celebration
Who were the people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Answer: The Pilgrims and Native Americans
This side dish is made from a type of potato and is usually served with butter or marshmallows. What is it?
Answer: Sweet potato casserole
Don’t bite off more than you can chew on Thanksgiving!” What does this idiom mean?
Answer: Don’t take on more than you can handle or manage.
What is a synonym for “commemorate”?
"We commemorate Thanksgiving by spending time with family and friends."
Answer: celebrate, hope, enjoy
The cranberry sauce was tangy, with a taste that was both sweet and sour.” What does ‘tangy’ mean?
Answer: A strong, sharp flavor
When do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Answer: The fourth Thursday in November
This dish is made with bread, herbs, and sometimes sausage, and is served inside or next to the turkey. What is it?
Answer: Stuffing or dressing