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"Some smug slug" is an example of
repetition
metaphor
alliteration
simile
2
In the phrase "the whir of the machinery," whir is an example of
alliteration
repetition
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
3
"The stormy sea lashed out in anger at the ships" is an example of
metaphor
simile
repetition
personification
4
The idiom "cool as a cucumber" means
to eat vegetables
to stay calm
to be agitated
to garden
5
My brother's head is as hard as a rock!
onomatopoeia
simile
alliteration
metaphor
6
"My dog is as smelly as dirty socks" is an example of
metaphor
repetition
simile
hyperbole
7
The idiom "His head is in the clouds" means
He has asthma.
He's daydreaming.
He's alert.
He's working.
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"The sky misses the sun at night" is an example of
repetition
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
9
The idiom "time flies" means
Time goes by slowly.
You can't tell time.
You don't have a watch.
Time goes by quickly.
10
"I've told you two million times to clean your room" is an example of
onomatopoeia
repetition
hyperbole
alliteration
11
To "let the cat out of the bag" means
Cats have big eyes.
reveal a secret
a hungry cat
adopt a cat
12
"These books weigh a ton" is an example of
Simile
Repetition
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
13
"Has the cat got your tongue?" means
You have strep throat.
You are not saying anything.
You like to talk.
You have a cat-related disease.
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The idiom "cut to the chase" means
to cut a piece of cake
to chase someone
to cut out paperdolls
to get to the point
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"Mrs. Phillips feels fabulous on Fridays!" is an example of
Repetition
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Imagery
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"Happy as a clam" means
sad
very content
confused
restless
17
The idiom "I'm tied up" means
I'm busy.
I got a traffic ticket.
I'm thirsty.
I'm hungry.
18
"The moon is a huge pearl in the sky tonight" is a ...
hyperbole
simile
repetition
metaphor
19
Life doesn't bother me at all, No not at all, No not at all, Life doesn't bother me at all.
hyperbole
imagery
simile
repetition
20
The idiom "I'm all ears" means
I can't hear.
I'm a fast typist.
I'm listening.
I'm talking.
21
"Slam, pop, moo, tinkle, wham, fizz" are all examples of
onomatopoeia
repetition
hyperbole
simile
22
The idiom "Don't roll your eyes at me!" means
Wear your glasses.
You are near-sighted.
Don't be disrespectful.
You are far-sighted.
23
"Opportunity knocked on my door" is an example of
personification
hyperbole
simile
repetition
24
This video is an example of
metaphor
repetition
simile
hyperbole
25
"The longtime friends are like two peas in a pod" means
They are always together.
They argue.
They eat vegetables.
They are polite.
26
"The black sheep of the family" is
Really a goat
The best member
An embarrassment
The worst member
27
The idiom "to smell a rat" means
smell feet
suspect something is wrong
smell Axe
smell a dead rodent
28
The idiom "I slept like a log" means
I slept well.
My bed is wooden.
I snore.
I have insomnia.
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"The dry grass raised its face to the sky and pleaded for rain" is an example of
alliteration
onomatopoeia
personification
rhyme
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The idiom "Don't lose your head" means
You'e hungry.
You're having a bad hair day.
Go to sleep.
Stay calm.