Figurative Language
Mia accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise birthday party, so everyone found out early.
reveal a secret
We were STUNNED when the #1 team lost against the last place team. No one was expecting that!
shocked/surprised
Jacob was in hot water after drawing on his desk with permanent marker.
in trouble
The puppy was tiny, so it could fit inside a shoebox
small/miniature
The elephant was massive compared to the mouse.
small/tiny
Ethan stayed home from school because he was feeling under the weather and needed medicine.
feeling sick
The timid puppy hid behind the couch whenever new people came into the house.
shy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The math quiz was a piece of cake because I studied all week.
very easy
The math problem was challenging, so I had to ask my teacher for help.
difficult/hard
The water in the pool felt warm on a sunny afternoon.
cold
Dunkin Donuts are a dime a dozen in Massachusetts. There is one on every corner!
very common
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
By the time dinner was ready, Jacob was famished because he had skipped breakfast and lunch.
Very hungry/starving
After a long day at soccer camp, I was ready to hit the hay by 8:30.
go to bed
The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the family from the burning house.
brave/fearless
The hikers moved quick in hopes to reach the campsite before dark.
slow
very expensive
During the heat wave, we were sweltering in the un-air-conditioned office.
Emma thought her friend was serious when he said there was a snake in her backpack, but he was just pulling her leg.
joking around
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The museum displayed an ancient dinosaur fossil that was millions of years old.
old
The box was heavy, so it took two people to carry it.
light
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Unlike here in Easton, students in Florida only get a snow day once in a blue moon.
not very often
Amy was PERPLEXED by the math homework and didn't know what to do next.
confused/puzzled
After we finished planting all the flowers in the garden, Dad said it was time to call it a day and head home.
stop working/end an activity
The children were delighted when they found out school was canceled because of snow.
happy/thrilled/excited
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The hallway became crowded after the bell rang
empty