What is a hyperbole?

• A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.

• a comparison using like or as.

• an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

What does "a picture is worth a thousand words" mean?

• sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description

• looking for something small in a huge space

• listening intently

• Everything is going your way

What does "all ears" mean?

• listening intently

• Everything is going your way

• You're in big trouble

• You feel very happy

What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?

• A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.

• Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

• Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

• Face the problem and take control of it.

What does "it's written all over your face" mean?

• Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

• Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

• Face the problem and take control of it.

• You are acting restless or impatient.

What does "a piece of cake" mean?

• something is simple to do

• You are acting restless or impatient.

• Face the problem and take control of it.

• Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• She is as pretty as a flower.

• She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.

• She is a beautiful flower.

• She is very pretty.

I've told you a million times to write your name on the paper as soon as you get it. 

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a meaning different from the definition; a common saying

• An exaggeration

• Words that show sound; comic book words

I could sleep for an hour.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole