Figurative Language (Similes, Metaphors, Idioms)

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does 'the classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic, not that there were actual animals.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to start a conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does 'hit the books' mean?

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It means to study hard.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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It means feeling sick or unwell.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to make a wrong assumption or pursue the wrong course of action.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to make a decision or take action.