Figurative Language
What figure of speech uses "like" or "as" to compare two things that aren't alike?
What is a simile?
I have mountains, but no rocks. I have oceans, but no drops. I have cities, but no houses.
What is a map?
This reptile can change its color to blend in with its surroundings.
What is a chameleon?
In basketball, how many times can you dribble the ball with one hand before taking a step?
What is once?
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
What is Mount Everest?
This goes beyond a simile, completely saying one thing IS another.
What is a metaphor?
I have a neck, but no head. I have a body, but no legs. I wear a coat, but feel no cold.
What is a bottle?
The only mammal that can truly fly is the...
What is a bat?
In soccer, which body part (besides your hands) can't touch the ball intentionally during regular play?
What is your arms?
Who led the American colonists in the Revolutionary War? (Think of a president)
What is George Washington?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! This dramatic exaggeration is called...
What is hyperbole?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I can bring both smiles and tears.
What is a book?
This giant has a blowhole on top of its head and can spray water through it.
What is a whale?
How many strikes does it take to get a batter out in baseball?
What is three?
The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by which Renaissance artist?
What is Leonardo da Vinci?
It means to be confused, but you literally can't see green horses!
What is an idiom?
I have hands, but cannot clap. I have a face, but cannot laugh. I tell you the time, with just a tick and a tock.
What is a clock?
A group of these majestic animals are called a pride.
What is a lion
In football, what protective gear with laces do players wear on their feet?
What are cleats?
Which planet in our solar system is known for its giant red spot?
What is Jupiter?
The wind whispered secrets through the trees. What gives human qualities to something non-human?
What is personification?
I have keys, but open no doors. I have space, but hold no floors. I have a spine, but cannot stand.
What is a keyboard?
This insect is known for its hard exoskeleton and can carry many times its own weight.
What is an ant?
What action in volleyball results in a point for the opposing team?
What is letting the ball hit the ground on your side of the court?
What does the abbreviation "SOS" stand for in international distress calls?
What is Save Our Souls?