Mrs Epperson's Hyperbole vs Idiom PRACTICE

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a different meaning than the actual words.

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What does it mean to 'get the ball rolling'?

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To 'get the ball rolling' means to start something.

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What does the idiom 'it's raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it's raining very heavily.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is a phrase that exaggerates to show strong emotion.

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Which of the following is a hyperbole? 'She is as pretty as a flower.' or 'She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.'

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'She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.' is a hyperbole.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'kick the bucket,' which means to die.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in language?

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The purpose of using hyperbole is to create emphasis or strong emotion.

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Identify the idiom in this sentence: 'He spilled the beans.'

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'Spilled the beans' is the idiom, meaning to reveal a secret.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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Provide an example of a hyperbole.

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An example of a hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'