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Fall Figurative Language + Context Clues

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  • The marching band led the parade through the streets. → What does parade mean?
  • “She was floating on air after winning the contest.” → What does this mean?
  • Identify BOTH: figurative phrase + unknown word: “I was on cloud nine after the Thanksgiving feast.”
  • What does “left out in the cold” mean?
  • What does “stuffed to the gills” mean?
  • “She was grinning from ear to ear.” → What does this mean?
  • What does “in the same boat” mean?
  • Identify BOTH: figurative phrase + unknown word: “The crowd went wild at the bonfire when he scored.”
  • After the pie, I was completely stuffed. → What does stuffed mean in this sentence?
  • “Don’t rain on my parade!” → What does this mean?
  • What does “turn over a new leaf” mean?
  • He was teased by his friends for spilling cider. → What does teased mean?
  • Identify BOTH: figurative phrase + unknown word: “He didn’t let it rain on his parade at the Halloween festival.”
  • The crowd cheered from the stands at the football game. → What does stands mean?
  • Identify BOTH: figurative phrase + unknown word: “She felt as fast as lightning running through the orchard.”
  • The kids sat near the bonfire to stay warm. → What does bonfire mean?
  • What does “apple of my eye” mean?
  • “The team was on fire after scoring three times.” → What does this mean?
  • Which context clue strategy helps you the most? (Synonyms, examples, tone, or group discussion?)
  • “He had butterflies in his stomach before the game.” → What does this mean?
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