Figures of Speech: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

Idioms, proverbs, and adages are examples of _________________ language.

• literal

• figurative

What is an Idiom?

• An old wise saying
• A word or phrase that has a different meaning than what is being said
• A literal statement that means what it says
• None of these answers

What is an adage? 

• What is an adage???
• A saying that doesn't mean what it says
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• A proverbs best friend

What is a proverb?

• An adages best friend
• A short sentence from ancient origin that gives advice
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• None of the above

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.

Omar said, "Remember, slow and steady whins the race. Run a little each day, and soon you'll become a good runner."

• If you run slowly, you will win races.

• It is better to run slowly than to win a race.

• Slow workers have the most success.

• Patience and hard word bring success.

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.

I promised to run every day, but that was easier said than done.

• easily said

• easily done

• easier to talk about than to do

• easier to run than to promise

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.

Then I thought, "If I want to be a good runner, I have to practive. I know that practice makes perfect!"

• Being perfect is important.

• You must practice perfectly.

• You must practive something every day.

• Practicing is the way to get good at something.

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.

When I won my first race, I gave credit where credit was due, and I thanked Omar for helping me.

• used a credit card to pay a bill

• gave thanks to someone who deserved it

• gave money that was owed to someone

• had to give away a prize

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.

I was all ears when Mai shared her news.

• feeling my ears grow

• getting a headache

• listening carefuly

• unable to hear

Choose the correct meaning of each underlined idiom.

Mai said, "I've just heard it from the horse's mouth. Our school is going to have an auction to raise oney."

• from a horse trainer

• from an animal doctor

• from the mouth of a horse

• from a trustworthy person