Mr. Becker Gets the Ball Rolling- Play

Mr. Becker Gets the Ball Rolling- Play

Figurative Language

Sometimes what you mean, is not exactly what you say. Figurative language is when you use words in different ways.

Idioms

Idioms are phrases that don't mean exactly what they say.

For example, the idiom "Break a leg" means good luck figuratively.

The literal meaning is to actually break a bone in your leg.

--We will be reading more plays that emphasize the use of idioms. You will see how using the idioms in the play makes it more interesting.

Multiple Choice

When Candace says, "We'll go over it blow by blow." What does this idiom mean, figuratively?

• To go over it step by step

• To blow a bubble

• To punch someone

Multiple Choice

What is the literal meaning of the idiom "blow by blow"? How did Mr. Becker interpret the saying?

• He thought it meant there would be dancing.

• He thought it meant there would be fighting.

• He thought the expression meant they would win the game.

Multiple Choice

What is the figurative meaning of the idiom "Get the ball rolling"?

• To finish a task

• To complete something

• To get started

Multiple Choice

What is the literal meaning of "To get the ball rolling"? How did Mr. Becker interpret this idiom?

• He thought it meant that you throw the ball.

• He thought it meant that you roll the ball.

Multiple Choice

Jack used the idiom, "You're in the ballpark." What is the figurative meaning of this?

• It means that you are very far from the right answer.

• It means you are pretty close or accurate.

Multiple Choice

Oscar says, "That's par for the course." What is the figurative meaning of this?

• That it is for golf

• That's just how things work out

Open Ended

If someone says, "I'll give you a run for your money." What do they mean by this?

Open Ended

If someone says, "No sweat," What do they mean by this?

Multiple Choice

Racing against the clock literally would mean that______

• You are racing in a car

• You are racing or running with an actual clock.

Multiple Choice

Racing against the clock figuratively means that________

• You are in a rush or working with very limited time.

• You like clocks.

Multiple Choice

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase, "He's always a little out in left field"?

• He likes to play left field.

• He likes to run in the field.

• He's a little strange or different.

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to "strike out" figuratively speaking?

• To win at something

• To fail at something

Remember that figurative language uses words in different ways to make our writing more visual and interesting. Idioms are just one type of figurative language.

Other types of figurative language include similes, metaphors, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and more.