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Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Idioms

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    Identify the type of figurative language, or the meaning behind a figure of speech.
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  • A simile uses like or as to compare two things.
    True
    False
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  • Which idiom means that you heard good news?
    a little bit of heave
    put my foot in my mouth
    music to my ears
    as happy as a a lark
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  • Which simile means that someone is a fast runner?
    quiet as a mouse
    moved like a cheetah
    slow as molasses
    crazy as a loon
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  • Which metaphor means that someone is super dependable?
    She is a clown.
    She is a rock.
    They are statues.
    He is a bear.
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  • Which idiom means that you don't feel good.
    I am under the weather.
    I am happy as a lark.
    I am going to tie the knot
    I am feeling my oats.
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  • Dad is as grumpy as a _______.
    bear
    bird
    bunny
    snake
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  • Which idiom means you can't do anything about a problem?
    my hands are tied
    my feet are frozen
    my heart is heavy
    my ears are burning
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  • Which idiom means that you're feeling sad or troubled about something?
    As busy as a bee.
    Mean as a snake.
    A heavy heart.
    I have two left feet.
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  • Which idiom means something or someone is very annoying?
    I'm not pulling your leg!
    I'm feeling tired.
    I have a heart of gold.
    It's a real pain in the neck.
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  • "POW! The ball smacked him right in the face" is an example of __________.
    Alliteration
    Personification
    Symbolism
    Onomatopoeia
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  • "The engine started with a vroom" is an example of ____________.
    Onomatopoeia
    Symbolism
    Alliteration
    Simile
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  • "The tires screeched as he slammed on the brakes" is an example of _______________.
    Onomatopoeia
    Metaphor
    Alliteration
    Hyperbole
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  • He looked at his wedding ring, noticing its perfectly circular shape. It reminded him of his never-ending commitment to his marriage.
    symbolism
    simile
    alliteration
    metaphor
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  • A rainbow symbolises _____________.
    life
    hope
    love
    peace
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  • A dove symbolises __________.
    peace
    happiness
    determination
    love
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  • Red symbolises __________.
    calmness
    determination
    persistence
    frustration
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