Sarcasm
Figurative Language
Indirect Requests
Idioms
Body Language
100
"Oh, fantastic! It's raining again. Just what we need on our outdoor picnic."
Expressing frustration with the rain.
100
What is figurative language?
They are sentences or phrases that should not be taken literally.
100
You and your friend are at the movie theaters. When deciding what to get, your friend says"I am craving popcorn". What are they telling you?
They want to order popcorn.
100
Does that ring a bell?
What does this mean?
It sounds familiar.
100
What is his body language telling you? 
He is upset
200
Say this in a sarcastic tone:
"Wow, I'm so excited to spend my entire weekend doing chores."
200
Wow, they really pulled out all the stops for Lydia’s birthday party! Everyone’s having a great time.
What does this mean?
They made it as good as possible
200
You are listening to music and the teacher says "It is getting to loud in here". What is she telling you?
To turn down the music
200
I feel like I bit off more than I can chew.
What does this mean?
It means to take on a task or responsibility that it to big or difficult to do on your own.
200
What is his body language telling you?
He is not available to talk, he is telling you to wait.
300
"Oh sure, because staying up until 3 AM is the best way to ace your exam."
Expressing doubt or disbelief in someone's study habits.
300
Sally got a haircut. When she got home her sister said "Wow, your hair looks...unique".
What did her sister think about her hair?
She did not like it.
300
It is night time and you are playing video games. Your parent walks by and says "It is getting late". What are they telling you?
It is time to get off of video games and get ready for bed.
300
Your friend says, "Cmon, jump on the bandwagon".
What does that mean?
To join in on a trend, follow the crowd
300
What is her body language telling you?
She is nervous about asking the question. She is not confident in her answer.
400
Say this in a sarcastic tone:
"I can't wait to go to the beach tomorrow"
400
His smile didn't quite reach his eyes as he thanked her for the gift.
What does this mean?
He verbally said thank you, but his smile did not show that he was really happy. He did not like the gift.
400
Your mom tells you that she feels really thirsty. What does she want?
She wants you to get her something to drink.
400
He kept beating around the bush, talking about unrelated topics and avoiding the main point of the conversation.
What does this mean?
To avoid talking about the topic directly. To talk about unrelated topics instead of talking about the main point.
400
What is her body language telling you?
She is shocked.
500
Jimmy was sitting on the couch watching tv while his parents were cleaning the house. Dad said "Thank you for all your help Jimmy".
What does this mean?
His dad was being sarcastic because Jimmy did not help at all.
500
Johnny said, "I guess we're both in this boat now." and Timmy responded, "Yeah, it seems that way. But at least we can row together".
What are they saying?
They are in the same situation and will get through it together.
500
You and your classmate are sitting together working on an assignment. You are almost done with the worksheet and your classmate says "I'm not sure how to solve this math problem". What are they telling you?
They are asking for your help.
500
I have to make a choice, but I feel like I am caught between a rock and a hard place.
What does this mean?
To face a difficult decision or dilemma with no good options.
500
What is his body language telling you?
He is confused. Maybe she changed the topic of conversation without him knowing.