Figurative Language part two

Figurative Language part two

Standard: ELAGSE4L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuancesin word meanings. 

• b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. 

"An idiom is  a phrase that has a meaning of its own that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words. " Lorber(2017)

• He was beating around the bush.

• The way she said that rubbed me the wrong way.

"A proverb is a short popular saying that gives advice about how people should behave or that expresses a belief that is generally thought to be true." Lorber(2017)

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

• Early to bed, early to rise.

"An adage is a short saying that transmits wisdom" Lorber(20117)

• A picture is worth a thousand words.

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.