Munchkins
Figurative Language
Metaphor
Expressions that are NOT literal
A comparison NOT using "like" or "as"
My mom has eyes in the back of her head, so we didn't try to sneak a cookie before dinner.
To know everything going on
Miss. Marlin gave me food for thought with these idioms.
Information to think about
He wants to stop playing on the soccer team.
Quit
The sister bothered me because she poked me with her finger the entire car ride.
Annoyed
Personification
A comparison using "like" and "as"
Object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, attitudes
My brother has a big mouth and told my sister the gift I got her for her birthday.
Tell a secret
Not wearing a mask to school is on the back burner.
On hold
I carried a bag into the grocery store.
Sack
The football felt very firm.
Hard
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Extreme exaggeration
Using symbols to represent ideas
Miss. Marlin asked if these idioms ring a bell because we reviewed them last session.
Sound familiar
My mom put her foot down that I had to try at least one piece of the turkey.
Made a demand
I have an immense number of flip flops.
A lot
I peeked out my window at the new neighbors moving in.
Glimpsed
Amendment
Alliteration
Addition to a formal document (Constitution)
Repetition of sounds at the beginning of a word
I was left high and dry to make the dinner because my brother went to watch football, instead of cooking with me.
Without help
I feel joined at the hip with my dog because he never leaves my side.
Always together
The kids played with a pretend kitchen.
Imaginary
The comedian was humorous.
Funny
Memoir
Sound word ("boom", "psst")
Author's personal experiences
Her name was at the tip of my tongue, so I had to ask for it again.
Almost remembered
The dog is head over heels for bones and walks.
My teacher permit us to go outside for extra recess.
Allow
The girl was shy because she did not talk to anyone in the class and stayed to herself.
Timid