What is the correct definition of an idiom?

An expression that doesn't mean exactly what the words say

What is the correct definition of a metaphor?

A comparison to a person/place/thing as being something else, Making a comparison between two unrelated things

Which phrase is an example of a simile?

He sat on the bed like a little Buddha

What is the correct definition of a simile?

A figure of speech that compares two things or persons

If someone says "the ball is in your court," what do they mean?

It is your turn to make a decision about something

Which phrase is an example of an idiom?

She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party

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Figurative Language Pre-Assessment

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A quiz designed to get students thinking about figurative language in their every day speech (5th grade focus).

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1
When someone says something costs an arm and a leg, what do they mean?
Something is very expensive
You have to pay with your arms and your legs
2
How are metaphors and similes alike?
They aren't alike at all
They both use like or as
They compare two things
They talk about the difference between two things
3
Which phrase is an example of a metaphor?
I saw a parade last summer
She has a heart of gold!
His sneakers are blue
We love to eat pizza
4
What is the correct definition of an idiom?
An expression that doesn't mean exactly what the words say
An incorrect answer to a question
I have no idea (Ms. G will cry if you click this button)
A phrase that is really silly
5
What is the correct definition of a metaphor?
A phrase that that makes a contrast
A comparison to a person/place/thing as being something else
Making a comparison between two unrelated things
6
Which phrase is an example of a simile?
The trash smells terrible
The dog was big!
I am so hungry
He sat on the bed like a little Buddha
7
What is the correct definition of a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two things or persons
A figure of speech that contrasts two things or persons
I have no idea (Ms. G will be mad if you click this button)
A figure of speech about smiling
8
If someone says "the ball is in your court," what do they mean?
It is your turn to make a decision about something
You're playing basketball
They want to play 4 Square at recess
9
This math homework is a piece of cake! What am I saying?
The homework is really easy
You have to eat cake for your math homework
The homework is really hard
10
Which phrase is an example of an idiom?
She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party
Spring is my favorite season
I hope there are cupcakes at the party
The garden was in full bloom

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