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Figurative Language
Grammar
100
good enough for something
worthy
100
depended on
relied
100
Give two traits that describe Charlotte.  Give a brief reason why you chose each trait.
brave, caring, smart, etc.
100
The early bird gets the worm is an example of this kind of figurative language
proverb
100
uses like or as to compare things
a  simile
200
guided or accompanied by someone
escorted
200
got larger
swelled
200
How is one of Charlotte's riders different from the others?
He didn't want to get off the stagecoach when it arrived at the bridge.  
200
What is a short saying that expresses a simple lesson about life?
an adage or proverb
200
does NOT use like or as to compare things
a metaphor
300
vigorously mixing or stirring
churning
300
accepted, content with
 satisfied
300

How is Charlotte's stagecoach driving different than James's stagecoach driving?

James drives by sight, and Charlotte drives by smell and hearing.
300

What type of figurative language is this?

under the weather

an idiom
300
uses words in ways other than their usual meaning
a idiom
400
people's opinions about someone or something
reputation
400
to earn something
deserve
400
Why does Charlotte call herself Charley?
Girls were not allowed to have paid jobs in the mid-1800s.
400

What type of figurative language is this?

When the passengers changed places, it was like a game of musical chairs.

a simile
400

What adjective is being used to describe the highway?

The hardworking construction workers treated the uneven highway.

uneven

500
a set of circumstances
situation
500
speak or write in support of something
defended
500
Charlotte thought this would happen so she was cautious.
She thought the bridge might collapse when they went over it in the stagecoach. 
500

What type of figurative language is this?


My heart swelled with a sea of tears.

a metaphor
500

Suzy was wearing her red new blouse and her favorite blue skirt to the concert.


What changes should be made?

red new  to new red