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  • "I've told you that a million times." is an example of a...
    metaphor
    alliteration
    simile
    hyperbole
  • To "Add insult to injury" means...
    Someone getting injured in a game
    To make a bad situation worse
    Encourage someone
  • After constantly being prank-called, Julian decided to give Juan a taste of his own medicine and ordered twenty-seven pizzas to be delivered to Juan’s house. What does taste of his own medicine mean?
    Experiencing the same bad treatment you gave someone else
    Sharing medicine
    Giving an exciting surprise
    Taking someone to the doctor
  • __________ is a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
    apathy
    disgust
    ambition
  • To ________ a situation means to make matters worse.
    alleviate
    exacerbate
    limit
    decompress
  • No, you can’t take my dog for a walk—she’s down for the count after chasing cats all day. What does "down for the count" mean?
    Ready to go
    Misbehaving
    Tired, giving up
    Lost the race
  • to "Give someone the cold shoulder" means...
    Tell someone you are angry
    Ignore someone
    Greet someone
  • Which pair of words have similar meanings?
    Hypothesis, guess
    Hypothesis, fact
    Hypothesis, credible
    hypothesis, true
  • "You're the best thing since sliced bread" is an example of...
    simile
    personification
    idiom
  • Which of the following is NOT considered to be a credible source?
    Personal blog
    Academic journal
    scholarly books
    Government websites
  • "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of....
    alliteration
    hyperbole
    personification
    simile
  • "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it" means...
    Reconnect with nature
    Make a different decision
    Let's not talk about that problem right now
  • "You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you're really hurt." What does it mean to cry wolf?
    Spend time outside with animals or nature
    Get hurt
    To ask for help when you don't need it
  • To "Let someone off the hook" means...
    To not hold someone responsible for something
    Make someone pay
    Go fishing with someone
  • __________ means to collect a large number of things over a long period of time.
    dismiss
    accumulate
    investigate
  • "The trees danced in the breeze" is an example of...
    idiom
    personification
    alliteration
    hyperbole
  • Someone who is ________ is not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around them.
    engaged
    oblivious
    on task
    focused
  • "My teacher is awesome! She is willing to go the extra mile for her students and stays late after school to help them understand their assignments." What does go the extra mile mean?
    Slack on responsibilities
    Go for a run with people
    Do the bare minimum
    Make extra effort
  • "Hey. Cut me some slack. I was really busy last week and forgot to call. I'm sorry!" What does "cut me some slack" mean?
    To not judge someone too harshly
    Call them again
    Cut someone's hair for them
    Be angry
  • If someone is "on thin ice" they are...
    On probation; make another mistake + there will be trouble
    IN good standing
    Making good decisions
  • Which of the following would be a credible source?
    Wikipedia
    Personal blog
    Unverified social media accounts
    Academic journal
  • "The old house groaned under the weight of the snow." is an example of....
    simile
    hyperbole
    personification
  • To "Let the cat out of the bag" means...
    Give away a secret
    Keep a secret
    Hide a present
  • If something is CREDIBLE, it is...
    false, biased
    trustworthy, acceptable
    brand new
    unfamiliar, unknown
  • What does it mean if something "costs an arm and a leg?"
    It's very expensive
    You have to sacrifice your health for something
    It takes a lot of physical strength
  • "Once in a blue moon" means...
    Everday
    Rarely
    only at night
  • If something is true for me, but not true for someone else, it is a/an....
    opinion
    truth
    fact
  • What does someone mean if they say "pull yourself together?"
    Why are you upset
    Calm down
    Change your clothes
  • "The dead flowers were begging for water." is an example of...
    personification
    metaphor
    hyperbole
  • "Jamie is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play." What does short fuse mean?
    Slow to anger
    Being quiet
    Getting angry quickly
    Being the shortest on the team
  • Which word pair does NOT mean the same thing?
    Terrific, terrible
    Phenomenal, terrific
    Terrific, wonderful
    Wonderful, phenomenal
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