Homographs
The word HOMOGRAPH means...
Words that have the same spelling but different meaning.
The word SIMILE means
The word IDIOM means...
An expression that does not mean exactly what it says.
The word HOMOPHONE means....
A word that sounds the same, may or may not have the same spelling but has different meaning
Two meanings of the phrase DIAMOND cutter
Diamond: jewelry
Diamond: baseball diamond
Complete the SIMILE:
The can of soda is as cold as ____________.
(HINT: What's something that is very cold?)
ice, snow, the Artic (etc)
Identify the idiom:
Mom was in a bad mood. I didn't want to add fuel to the fire, so I didn't tell her about the bad grade I got on my test.
ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE
A reel is a cylinder that winds string, wire, rope of other flexible fabric. REAL means:
fact, true or existing
Two meanings of the word PRESENT
present: in attendance
present: a period of time happening now
Complete the SIMILE:
The ____________ was as boring as watching paint dry.
baseball game, musical, class (etc).
Idiom Meaning:
The first fort we build had a leaky roof, so we had to go back to the drawing board.
A: Start over again
A sale is the action of selling something OR selling something at a reduced price. SAIL means...
A piece of material on the mast of a boat that catches wind to propel the boat.
Two meanings of the word BOW
bow: tied know with 2 loose ends for a ribbon or shoe laces
bow: something used to shoot an arrow
Complete the SIMILE:
His fingers fly across the keyboard like _____________.
a chicken pecking for corn, a machine, etc.
Make sure you button your lip about the surprise party.
Another idiom that means button your lip is:
a. flap your gums
b. keep it under your hat
c. run your mouth
b. Keep it under your hat
New dad showing a guest his home: "And this is the way to the bawl room."
Bawl means....
Homophone (spelling and meaning) for bawl...
Bawl: to cry uncontrollably
Ball: spherical or egg-shaped object that can be thrown, kicked or bounced
Ballroom: A room large enough for a dance.
Two meanings of phrase "flies like" in:
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
1: speed (simile)
2: bugs, enjoy
Meaning of this SIMILE:
He ran like his pants were on fire.
He ran really fast.
Identify and Define the Idiom:
If you were ever in trouble, Brent would give you the shirt off his back.
very generous
Find and Define the HOMOPHONE; Provide a new Spelling/Meaning
Q: Why couldn't the colt talk?
A: He was a little hoarse.
HOARSE: Low Scratchy Voice
HORSE: Large Animal