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Definitions
Idiom
Simile
Metaphor
Sarcasm
100
Comparing two objects using "like" or "as"
What is a smile
100
"a chip on his shoulder"
What is "being upset for something that has happened"
100
"Busy as a bee"
What is "very busy"
100
"She ran like the wind"
What is "she ran fast"
100
"Jeff is not the brightest crayon in the box in when it comes to math"
What is "he doesn't understand math well"
200
Comparing two objects without using "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor
200
"A leopard can't change it's spots"
What is "don't change who you are"
200
"They fought like cats and dogs"
What is "those two were fighting very bad"
200
"My mom watches us like a hawk"
What is "constantly watches us to make sure we are ok"
200
Megan dyed her hair red. "Wow, I really like your new hair cut"
What is "I don't like your new hair style"
300
Using words or phrases to paint pictures in the listeners mind
What is figurative language
300
"A piece of cake"
What is "that was easy"
300
"Last night I slept like a log"
What is "I slept very good"
300
"Jane is a bookworm"
What is "she reads a lot of books"
300
When you spend all day watching TV. "Well that was a waste of time"
What is "spending time not accomplishing anything"
400
Using humor to express an idea or thought
What is sarcasm
400
"Actions speak louder than words"
What is "sometimes its better to do something than just talk about it"
400
"The noise is like music to my ears"
What is "I really like that noise"
400
"My yard is a jungle"
What is "my yard is a mess with lots of overgrown trees"
400
"Dont all get up at once"
What is "I would like some help"
500
Using words or phrases that does not mean the literal meaning of what is being said
What is an idiom
500
"Bite your tongue"
What is "don't talk"
500
"She is as snug as a bug in a rug"
What is "she is cozy"
500
"Silence is golden"
What is "its nice when its quiet"
500
"Smooth move"
What is "messing up on an activity that should be easy"