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 'big appetite for learning' mean?

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It means that someone is very eager and enthusiastic about learning new things.

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What does 'You are the sun in my sky' mean?

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It means that someone brings happiness and joy to your life.

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What does 'The cookies tasted like lumps of sand' mean?

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It means that the cookies did not taste good.

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What does 'She is nuts about this song' mean?

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It means that she loves this song very much.

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What does 'This homework is a breeze' mean?

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It means that the homework is easy.

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

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It is an idiom that means 'good luck', especially before a performance.

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What does 'the world is your oyster' mean?

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It means that you have the ability and opportunity to achieve anything you want.