Figurative Language
Which type of figurative language compares two unlike things using like or as?
Simile
Finish the analogy:
apple : red :: sky : _________
blue
How do you make the word shelf plural?
Shelves
Name three things a dictionary entry will tell you.
Pronunciation, part of speech, definition, alphabetical order, syllables.
Which homophone belongs in the blank?
Is is true that _______ moving schools next year?
you're
What does this idiom mean?
Even though Bobby's teacher tried to explain the math homework to him, Bobby still felt like the problems were over his head.
They were too hard
What relationship does this analogy show?
sick : healthy :: evil : kind
Antonyms
How do you make the word goose plural?
Geese
Which reference material is like a dictionary, but found in the back of an informational book?
Glossary
Which homophone belongs in the blank?
We went _______ the bowling alley last week.
to
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
The girl I am babysitting tonight is an angel.
Metaphor
Finish the analogy:
Tree : leaf :: flower : __________
petal
Make the following possessive.
The __________ (puppy) leash is broken.
puppy's
Which reference material gives you synonyms and antonyms for words?
Thesaurus
Which homophone belongs in the blank?
________ soccer game is after school today.
Their
What does this adage mean?
I think my little sister's backpack is ugly, but I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Everyone has their own idea of what is beautiful
Finish the analogy:
giraffe : mammal :: snake : ________
reptile
Make the following possessive.
The __________ (children) shoes are dirty.
children's
Which reference material in the back of a book tells you the page numbers where you can find topics?
Index
Which homophone belongs in the blank?
This is such a _______ of paper!
waste
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
With five textbooks in my backpack, it weighed a ton!
Hyperbole
Finish the analogy:
honest : trust :: practice : ___________
Make the following possessive.
The four _________ (books) pages are torn.
books'
Which dictionary entry matches the author's use of the word shrank?
1. to become smaller in size
2. move back or away because of fear or disgust
3. clothing material becoming smaller due to water
4. become withdrawn and quiet
"Do you want to hold him?" asked Mario. Mr. Sweet shrank back. "Oh, I don't think so," he said. "I found a snake in my garage when I was eight years old, and since then I've been a little timid about snakes."
2. move back or away because of fear or disgust
Which homophone belongs in the blank?
The bird was trying to fly away, but ________ leg was tangled in string.
its