Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Idiom
Personification
Allusion
Proverb
Adage
100
Tommy was as busy as a bee this weekend. He cleaned the whole house in preparation for the party.
Identify the simile
as busy as a bee
100
Her eyes were diamonds.
her eyes sparkled
100
The team went to Pizza Hut after the game. Paul said he could eat a horse!
He was really hungry
100
What symbolizes (is a symbol for) "love?"
a heart, roses, the color red
100
I was looking for special cards in the Pokemon deck to add to my collection, but they were all a dime a dozen.
Not special/unique
Not worth anything
100
The sun smiled down on us.
Personification=smiling sun
Meaning=the sun shining
100
If I don't get home on time, my car might turn into a pumpkin.
What story is this alluding to?
Cinderella
100
Isaac tries a new veggie each week. She really understands that you are what you eat.
eating healthy=healthy life
eating poorly=poor health
100
Jane looks so much like her mom!
-Fish out of water
-The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
-Don't bite the hand that feeds you
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
200
Velma is as blind as a bat without her glasses!
Identify the simile
as blind as a bat
200
The students were so loud. The classroom was a zoo!
The classroom was out of control, chaos
200
This day is never going to end.
the day feels very long
200
What are these symbols of?
Peace
200
My sister asked me to keep her secret, but I spilled the beans.
To reveal a secret
200
The wind howled in the night.
Personification=wind howling
Meaning=the wind made a sound
200
She's an ok swimmer, but she's no Ariel.
She's not that great of a swimmer
Alluding to The Little Mermaid
200
Jill told me I could trust her, but we will see.
-A friend in need is a friend indeed
-A picture is worth a thousand words
-Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words
200
Sally wasn't sure if she liked the new kid. Then she remembered her mom always told her not to judge a book by its cover.
Don't judge someone/something based on how they look.
300
I rearranged my room and put my bookshelf between my bed and the desk. It fit like a glove.
Fit perfectly
300
I told Sam not to be too disappointed. Hope is on the horizon.
There is hope, things will get better soon
300
I walked all day at King's Island. My feet were killing me.
my feet hurt badly
300
He is as sneaky as a snake.
Snakes often symbolize what trait/qualities?
untrustworthy, sneaky, bad
300
I watched a new movie this weekend. It was not my cup of tea.
Not something I enjoyed, not my favorite
300
The light danced on the surface of the water.
Personification=light dancing
Meaning= you can see the light reflecting on the water
300
Ice cream is my kryptonite. I could always go for some ice cream!
What do they mean by saying kryptonite?
kryptonite=weakness
alluding to Superman
300
Cody always finishes his homework early. His mom always told him that the early bird gets the worm.
You get rewarded for doing things first/on time/early.
300
Maya, Sophie, and Sue are friends who share a lot of similarities. I guess birds of a feather really do flock together!
People who are similar often become friends
400
Sarah was the only one dressed up for the Halloween party. She stood out like a sore thumb.
Looked out of place
400
She could feel the river flowing from her eyes and down her cheeks.
The girl is crying
river=tears
400
After spilling his lunch tray in front of everyone, Owen died of embarrassment.
Identify the hyperbole
died of embarrassment
400
What did the color green symbolize in Coraline?
Danger, evil
400
I had a ton of homework to finish, but I was on the ball and got it done in no time!
to do something quickly
400
The last piece of pie was calling my name!
Personification=pie calling my name
Meaning=I was drawn to the pie, I wanted it
400
We have some Einsteins in class, for sure!
What does "Einsteins" mean?
Really smart people
Alludes to Albert Einstein (very intelligent scientist)
400
Jack was already celebrating because he thought he won the race. I told him not to count his chickens before they hatch.
To rely/plan on something too early. Don't count on something that may not happen.
400
I wasn't excited about the group project. There are some people who I'm worried won't help out much. Everyone knows, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
A group may be held back by people who do not put in any effort. They can only do as well as the least productive person.
500
During practice, Lisa fell down and scraped her knee. She'll be ok though. She is as tough as nails!
-as tough as leather
-as tough as glass
-as tough as paper
tough as leather
500
This poem describes the metaphor "life is a board game." Explain what this is talking about.
2 spaces forward:things go well in life
3 spaces back: sometimes things don't go well
rolling the dice: making big decisions
500
My backpack weighed a ton with all of my schoolbooks in them.
Identify the hyperbole
weighed a ton
500
Zach offered Sam an olive branch after their argument.
What does an olive branch sybolize?
forgiveness, peace
500
You've been sick for three weeks! Stop burying your head in the sand and go to the doctor!
to purposefully ignore something
500
The car complained as Joe started it up on the cold winer morning.
Personification=complaining car
Meaning=the car did not want to start, made noises
500
Don't be a Scrooge! Let's go to the movies. I'll even pay.
What does it mean to "not be a Scrooge?"
Don't be grumpy, greedy with money, ruin the fun
Alludes to "A Christmas Carol," Ebanezer Scrooge
500
To avoid getting in trouble, Joe lied to his mom. He escaped punishment, but now he has to keep up this lie! He jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
to escape one bad situation, only to deal with another (often worse) situation
500
Luke was jealous of his friend John. He needed to remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
Things aren't always better for other people. Others may look like they have things good/better, but it may not be what it seems.