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Synonyms/Antonyms
Parts of Speech
Personification
Similie/Metaphor
Mixed Bag
100
This word is a synonym for bright?
Shiny
100

Pick out the noun(s) in the sentence: Ms. Verma feels sick from being on a boat.

Ms. Verma/boat

100

The breeze ___________ in the night. 

howled, brushed etc

100
Similie or Metaphor? Life is a highway.
Metaphor
100

I like cheese pizza. This sentence is an example of simile. True or False. 

False because nothing is being compared. 

200
What is an antonym for ugly?
pretty
200

Name the verb(s) in the sentence. Jane thinks he might get in trouble with Aunt Sally.

thinks

200
It is a very hot day, the plants are ________ for water.

begging, pleading, asking etc

200
Similie or metaphor? She is as sweet as pie.
Similie
200

The internet is an information highway where ________ and __________ are being compared. 

internet and highway or information highway

300
What is a synonym for smart?
intelligent
300

Name the verb(s) in the sentence. Think before you speak.

think/speak

300

The computer is not _____________ with me. 

listening, cooperating, working.. 

300
Similie or Metaphor? Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get!
Similie
300

The Serengeti is a restless ocean, its waves made of wildebeest and zebras flowing endlessly across the land. The rain is the sky’s gentle gift, whispering life into the thirsty earth. Each drop awakens the grass, which stretches tall like green soldiers ready to feed the herds. Together, they dance in a timeless rhythm, guided by nature’s hand. Identify the metaphor, personification 

Discuss as a class. 

400
What is an antonym for colorful?
dull
400
Name the adjective(s) in the sentence. The clear blue ocean looks so appealing.
clear blue
400

The stars ______________ 

blinked, winked

400
Similie or Metaphor? The street felt as hot as the surface of the sun.
Similie
400

The bottle rolled off like a teardrop. This is an example of a Metaphor because we are comparing a bottle to teardrop. 

False,

500
Name one antonym and one synonym for cheerful.
sad/happy
500

Identify all the noun(s) in the paragraph. Identify one verb in the paragraph. 

The cows and goats are eating the grass near Sabercat Trail. I can see a dog watching from the corner of Mission Blvd. There is a tall man with the dog; it looks like he is holding a walking stick. They stare at the cows and goats for some time and then walk away.

 cows, goats, grass, Sabercat Trail, Mission Blvd, man, walking stick

Walk, stare, eating 

500

Justice is ___________, and sometimes it is _____ too. 

blind, deaf

500
Similie or Metaphor? The internet is the information super highway.
Metaphor
500

The thunder pounded and the wind growled is an example of metaphor because we are comparing thunder and wind.

False, personification.