Understanding Figurative Language Flashcard

Front

Identify the metaphor: The wind howled like a wolf, The classroom was a zoo, She was as busy as a bee, The stars twinkled like diamonds.

Back

The classroom was a zoo.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5

Front

Meaning of 'break the ice' in conversation?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5.a

Front

Identify the simile: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

Back

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5

Front

Meaning of 'Midas touch' in 'He has the Midas touch.'

Back

He is very successful.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5.a

Front

Identify the sentence with personification: The leaves danced in the wind. The car was as fast as lightning. The mountain stood tall and proud. The river was a winding snake.

Back

The leaves danced in the wind.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5

Front

Achilles' heel refers to:

Back

A weak point.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5.a

Front

Identify the hyperbole: I have a million things to do today.

Back

I have a million things to do today.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5

Front

Meaning of 'Pandora's box' in literature?

Back

Source of endless complications.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5.a

Front

Identify the idiom: The sun set in the west. It's raining cats and dogs. The grass is green. The book was on the table.

Back

It's raining cats and dogs.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5

Front

Meaning of 'sour grapes' in reactions?

Back

Pretending to dislike something because one cannot have it.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.7.5.a