Figurative Language
The leaves danced in the wind is an example of:
a. hyperbole
b. personification
c. onomatopoeia
Personification
Leaves don't dance; humans do! When we give leaves human qualities, we are using personification.
How many quarters are in $1.00?
4 quarters total one dollar.
25 + 25 + 25+ 25 = $1.00
What does it mean to pre-heat the oven?
Set the temperature on the oven so that it has time to heat up before baking or cooking.
Who crawls down the chimney and chuckles "HO HO HO"?
Santa
Someone in our class has a birthday on February 10th. Who is this person?
Ms. Sonja
The cow says MOOOOOO. Moo is an example of:
a. hyperbole
b. personification
c. onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
Moo is a sound and a word, making it onomatopoeia.
If you want to buy a Gatorade for $1.00, but you only have a $5.00 bill, how much change will you get back?
* You can write on scratch paper or use a calculator!
$4.00
$5.00 - $1.00 = $4.00
How many cups do I need in my recipe if it calls for 1 cup, but I need to double it?
2 cups
What holiday do we celebrate love with chocolates, flowers and sweet notes?
Valentine's Day
This girl is a basketball star and has a sunflower named Baby Monster?
Yarelly
I skipped breakfast and now I'm starving for lunch is an example of:
a. hyperbole
b. personification
c. onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Starving is an exaggeration of being hungry, which makes it hyperbolic.
How many dimes are in a dollar?
You are welcome to use scratch paper, a calculator, or fake money coins before you shout out an answer!
10 dimes are in a dollar
What do we wear when we're about to cook something messy and we don't want to get our clothes dirty?
An apron
What holiday is designated for our state?
Hint: Remember, we learned all about this day and why it is special for people who live here!
Nevada Day
Who in our class loves Pokemon and writing music?
Peyton
Give any example of onomatopoeia.
Take a minute and think before you answer this! Remember all of our examples!
Answer is correct if the student answered with any word that is also a sound.
examples:
pop, clap, woof, toot, honk, beep, bop, sizzle, drip, drop, stomp, smooch, achoo, etc.,
Which is worth more money:
2 dimes OR 1 quarter?
1 quarter
1 quarter is = 25 cents
2 dimes is = 20 cents
What are the ingredients in a sourdough starter?
Flour and water
What holiday do we celebrate those who have passed away by making ofrendas and placing pictures, trinkets, and treats out on them?
Dia de los Muertos
or
Day of the Dead
Which of us is a natural actress and loves to dance dance dance in class?
Denya
What word in this sentence tells you that this is an example of hyperbole?
I've seen that movie a million times!
This is an exaggeration because the person hasn't watched a movie a million times, but they want to stress that they have seen the movie a lot.
Ms. B bought each student a lollipop from the student store. The lollipops are $1.25 each. How much did Ms. B spend total if she bought 4 lollipops?
Use scratch paper or a calculator before shouting out the answer! You got this!
$5.00
4 x $1.25 = $5.00
1.25 + 1.25 + 1.25 + 1.25 = $5.00
What kitchen appliance turns bread golden brown and crunchy?
A toaster
Veteran's day is a day we honor who?
Our military service members past and present
Which of us loves the color purple the MOST?
Dulce