Figurative Language

“Well,” sighed Jimmy, “I forgot my homework. I guess it is time to tell my teacher and face the music.” What does this mean?

What is the meaning of "face the music"?

• To listen to music.

• To make music.

• To make a cake.

• to face the consequences

Dad had a hard time figuring out how to use his new smart phone. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” he said after unsuccessfully trying to change his ring tone for 30 minutes.

What does "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" mean?

• Dogs are stupid.

• Dad is very smart and can learn new things.

• It is hard to learn new things as you get older.

• Smart phones are cool.

Jamie wants to sign up for basketball, chess club, speech team, and the school newspaper for next year. Her mother said, “Make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew!”

What does "Make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew!" mean?

• That cake is too big for you.

• You may bite your tounge.

• Jamie is talented.

• Don't do more than you can handle.

Penny complained to her dad that her science project would take her all weekend to finish. Her dad said, “Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day."

What does "Rome wasn't build in a day" mean?

• Things take time.

• Rome is very big.

• She has to build a whole city for her project.

• Things are easy to do.

Springfield experienced the worst thunderstorm in years, with over three inches of rain falling in two hours. Grandma said, “It sure is raining cats and dogs out there!”

What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?

• Cats and dogs are wet.

• It is sprinkling outside.

• It is raining really hard.

• Your cats and dogs are big.

Sheldon heard from his sister that his mom was planning a surprise birthday party for him tomorrow. When he asked his mom about it, she said, “Who let the cat out of the bag?”

What does "who let the cat out of the bag" mean?

• Who told the secret?

• Someone lost their cat...

• Sheldon's sister is mean.

• Who let the dogs out?

Joey and Madison both guessed the correct number of jelly beans in the teacher’s jar. Mrs. Phillips said, “Great minds think alike!”

What does "Great minds think alike" mean?

• They had the same idea.

• They both have great big minds.

• They are best friends.

• I like jelly beans.

Grandpa smiled when he saw the picture of himself with his brother when they were young. “This was one of the best days of my life! Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words,” he said.

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

• The picture has words in it.

• The picture doesn't bring back memories.

• The picture was the best day of their life.

• The picture brings back a lot of memories.

James was already planning what he would do with the money he would earn from his lemonade stand next weekend. Mom said, “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched!”

What does "don't count your chickens before they're hatched" mean?

• Don't plan for something that hasn't happened yet.

• You won't get what you want.

• Plan ahead.

• Dino chicken nuggies

Chloe found it hard to keep a straight face when her brother kept making funny faces at her from across the room.

What does "keep a straight face" mean?

• 😑

• To keep a serious face.

• to make your face into a straight line

• to laugh