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Idiom or Proverb/Adage?
Metaphor or Simile?
Explain the Comparison
Explain the Idiom
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100
My mom will fly off the handle if I talk on the phone instead of do my homework Idiom or proverb/adage?
What is idiom?
100
The computers at school are old dinosaurs. Metaphor or simile?
What is metaphor?
100
Her hair was a flowing golden river.
What is her hair was long and blond?
100
A new car costs "an arm and a leg."
What is ... it is expensive
100
Steven loves to play with his dog Louie. Everyday they go for a walk to the park. Then they play fetch with a ball. What point of view is used?
What is third person point of view?
200
When the cat's away, the mice will play. Idiom or proverb/adage?
What is adage?
200
The lotion made her face as smooth as a baby's skin.
What is ....simile?
200
What could, "Her angry words were bullets to him" mean?
What is ... it could mean her words hurt him.
200
Let the cat out of the bag
What is tell a secret?
200
Eric woke up late and rushed out the door to catch the bus on time. When he arrived at school he discovered he forgot his lunch at home. When his teacher said to turn in his math homework he realized that was also at home. He was having a terrible day. What is the theme of this story?
What is be prepared?
300
I'm in the doghouse because I didn't do well on my last test. Idiom or proverb/adage?
What is .... idiom?
300
Ben's temper was a volcano, ready to explode. Metaphor or Simile?
What is ... metaphor?
300
What does it mean when someone says, "The woman sang like a bird?"
What is .... it means the woman had a beautiful voice?
300
On the fence
What is .... you can't make up your mind?
300
USING CONTEXT CLUES.... In life, you will encounter problems and make mistakes, but it is up to you if you let them knock you down or you learn from your mistakes. What is a synonym for encounter? a. experience b. ignore c. avoid
What is ... a. experience?
400
I was up to my ears in homework when my friend Ally called.
What is idiom?
400
My two-year-old cousin was as bouncy as a bunny when she got outside. Is this a simile or metaphor?
What is ... a simile?
400
"On Christmas Eve, the shopping mall was a jungle of people" could mean what?
What is ... it could mean the mall was very crowded.
400
couch potato
What is someone who sits around?
400
The word present has multiple meanings and can be a verb, adjective, or noun. These are 3 of its definitions: –adjective 1. being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: the present ruler. -verb 2. to bring, offer, or give, often in a formal or ceremonious way: to present one's card. -noun 3. a gift or item given to someone as a form of appreciation or to honor them. Which definition is used in the following sentence: When the teacher called Johnny's name, he responded, "Present!"
What is definition #1 because he is saying he is here/he exists at this moment in time in the room.
500
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
What is ...adage?
500
The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.
What is ... metaphor?
500
What does "He is a walking dictionary" mean?
What is .... he has a good vocabulary (knows a lot of words and their meanings)?
500
Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.
What is you took more food than you can actually eat?
500
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. People are trying to save the rainforests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this issue. What type of text structure is this paragraph?
What is ....problem and solution?