Idioms

What is an idiom?

• A bird?
• A device used to confuse the reader.
• A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.
• A group of words that begin with the same sound.

What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
• It's raining very heavily.
• We are having a tornado.
• Animals have learned to fly.

Why do author's use idioms?

• To make their writing more interesting.
• To confuse the audience.
• To be mean.
• To cause frustration in the reader.

What is a couch potato?

• A person who likes to eat potatoes on the couch.
• A potato pillow.
• A person who likes to sit and watch tv on the couch.
• A person who likes to play hot potato.

What are 2 examples of idioms in this poem?

"Last Night" by David L. Harrison

Last night I knew the answers.

Last night I had them pat.

Last night I have told you

Every answer, just like that.

Last night my brain was cooking.

Last night I got them right.

Last night I was a genius.

So, where were you last night?

• I was a genius and I got them right
• I knew the answers and just like that
• I could have told you
• I had them pat and my brain was cooking