Hyperbole, Idioms, and Allusion

I ate so much that I think I'm going to explode!

This sentence is a clear example of

• allusion

• idiom

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

I should have put a sock in it instead of saying my friend looked fat in her swimsuit.

The underlined phrase is a clear example of

• hyperbole

• idiom

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

• The neighbor is very generous.

• The neighbor is very kind.

• The neighbor is very stingy.

• The neighbor is very jealous.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.

What type of allusion is the sentence above?

• Greek mythology

• religious

• literature

• celebrity/musician

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Kale's smile is a mile wide.

What is the implied meaning of the hyperbole above?

• Kale has a small smile.

• Kale has a very big smile.

• Kale is tall.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

That Spanish test was a piece of cake.

The underlined phrase is a(n)

• idiom

• allusion

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo. This defeat led Napoleon to step down from his throne.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.

• The semifinal was their last game of the season.

• The semifinal was their last win of the season.

• The team picked up a surprising victory during the semifinal game.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The food was so hot that my ears were smoking!

This sentence is a clear example of

• allusion

• hyperbole

• idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The teacher's lesson took an eternity!

What is the implied meaning of the hyperbole above?

• The lesson was very long.

• The lesson was nice and short.

• The lesson was awesome and informative.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Hector's car is brand new. It cost him an arm and a leg.

What is the literal meaning of the idiom in the second sentence?

• The car was a piece of junk.

• The car took Hector's limbs.

• The car was very expensive.

• The car was cheap.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4