metaphors, similes and idioms

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A metaphor

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says one thing is another

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A simile

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uses "like or as"

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom must be taught to be understood.

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"He is as cute as a button." is an example of...

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simile

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"Life is a highway." is an example of a ....

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metaphor

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"Spill the beans." is an example of...

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idiom

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"Fish out of water" is an example of.....

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idiom

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"He is like a fish out of water." is an example of.....

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simile

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"off your rocker," is an example of

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idiom

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"break a leg"

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good luck