Figurative Language
My mouth is on fire! I need water! I can't believe that I just ate that habanero pepper! What type of figurative language is being used?
What is hyperbole?
Her chronic absence has become an issue. It is unlikely that she will pass the eighth grade if she continues on this same path. What is the meaning of the word chronic?
What is recurring, happens often, all the time, repetitive?
Nick continued to report late to class even after the teacher asked him to be on time. He got off on the wrong foot with his new teacher. What type of figurative language is being used?
What is an idiom?
The city will not divulge what the new restaurant would like until the great unveiling at the town meeting. What is the meaning of the word divulge?
What is disclose, reveal, tell, communicate, pass on, publish?
Maria couldn't take her eyes off the candle on the table. The flame danced in front of her, gracefully bending, turning, and reaching out to the music only it could hear. What type of figurative language is being used?
What is personification?
I missed the entire lecture because my mind was caught in a reverie that I didn't want to end. Has that ever happened to you? What is the meaning of the word reverie?
What is daydreaming, trance, fantasy, inattention, hallucination?
Miracle was really trying to stay out of the disagreement between Jasmine and Faith. She was friends with both of them and didn't want to take sides. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place. What type of figurative language is being used?
What is an idiom?
Even though my teacher can be under pressure with all of the evaluations and testing, she always seems to handle her work with confidence and aplomb. What is the meaning of the word aplomb?
What is poise, assurance, calmness, composure?
I'm afraid to see what the bill from the plumber will be, "Sheila said to her husband. "He clinked and clanked under the sink for over an hour!"
What is onomatopoeia?
What seemed like a ludicrous idea at first, quickly won over the teacher. She was always willing to try anything. What is the meaning of the word ludicrous?
What is absurd, ridiculous, laughable, silly, insane, stupid?
"Do we really have to wait for Kenzie?" It will take her ten years to decide what to wear, and another ten years to put on her makeup! What type of figurative language is being used?
What is hyperbole?
The soporific pills allowed for the recovering patient to rest and not feel as much pain and discomfort. What is the meaning of the word soporific?
What is calming, sleeping pill, hypnotic, tranquilizer?
The oil upon the puddles dries to colors like a peacock's eyes. This is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is a simile?
Avocados are quite high in calories because of their natural oils but don't that dissuade you from enjoying them. What is the meaning of the word dissuade?
What is discourage, prevent, talk out of, divert?
My heart is a nest that has song birds in it. What type of figurative language is used?
What is a metaphor?
Many historical rulers were reputed to foment wars and revolutions for their own selfish purposes. They would do anything to get ahead of another. What is the meaning of the word foment?
What is incite, provoke, instigate, encourage, stir up, urge, cause?
My patience was growing smaller with the student. He was being rude and not completing the work I asked him to do. What figurative language is being used?
What is oxymoron?
The mother was distraught when her young son was no where to be found inside the department store. What is the meaning of the word distraught?
What is worried, upset, distressed, devastated, shattered?
The only choice Sarah had was to break up with Jakari. How could she date someone that continued to cheat on her? What type of figurative language is being used?
What is oxymoron?
Our old coach left, so they are looking to hire someone new. The interim coach caused some frustration after changing both the game and practice schedules. What does the word interim mean?
What is temporary, acting, provisional, short-term?