Figurative Language
Julie was feeling under the weather.
not feeling well/sick
Give two meanings for the word: BANK
*give a third meaning for an extra 50 points
*a place to save money
*the edge of a river
*to depend on
We waited for the rain to abate before dashing outside to our car.
What does abate mean?
abate means to slow down
I don't mind sole or flounder, but trout has too many bones.
Category:
fish
Jeff's teammates cheered loudly when he hit a home run in the ninth inning to win the game.
Where is Jeff? Which key words give you clues to his location?
in a baseball game at a ballpark
I had to pull some strings to get the concert tickets.
using friendships and connections to get a favor
Give two meanings for the word: HEAD
*give a third meaning for an extra 50 points
*a body part
*the top of something
*someone who leads others
Mr. Brooks is very frugal with money; however Mrs. Brooks spends her money on everything she wants.
What does frugal mean?
frugal mean careful
I love pistachio, but I would settle for chocolate or strawberry.
Category:
ice cream flavors
Lauren chewed gum on the way up and down to keep her ears from popping.
Where is Lauren? what key words helped to figure out her location?
on an airplane or elevator
John began to get cold feet before his performance at the concert.
John got nervous/anxious
Give two meanings for the word: COVER
give a third meaning for an extra 50 points
*the outside of a book
*to hide or conceal
*a lid
The kid's jump rope became entwined, so they had a hard time separating them.
What does entwined mean?
entwined means twisted
My sister, brother, and I are all different. She's a Gemini, he's a Taurus, and I am a Leo.
Category:
astrological signs
Sue did several figure eights before practicing her spins.
Where is Sue? What key words helped you to figure out her location?
at an ice skating rink
Can I give my two cents about they upcoming school dance?
give my ideas/point of view
Give two meanings for the word: MATCH
give a third meaning for an extra 50 points
*a contest
*to look the same
*a small stick with fire
The trip across the river took 15 minutes rowing the small dinghy.
what does dinghy mean?
Dinghy means boat
When I was a child, I had the measles, chicken pox, and the mumps.
Category:
illnesses (diseases)
Al and his friends took a walk on 42nd street before eating and then going to a Broadway show.
Where are Al and his friends? What key words helped you to find their location?
New York City
John had to take care of some loose ends before leaving work for the day.
take care of some final details
Give two meanings for the word: DEGREE
give a third meaning for an extra 50 points
*a measure of temperature
*an angle measurement
*an educational certificate
The class was so noisy that students in adjacent classes couldn't work
Adjacent means?
Adjacent means next door
Before the zipper was invented in 1913, people used buttons. Nowadays many manufacturers use velcro.
Category:
fasteners
The snow fell all night and the trails were in perfect condition. Edward rushed to the lifts so he could be the first one down.
Where is Edward? What key words helped you to find his location?
at a ski resort