Idiom Hyperbole

If you "open up a can of worms", we'll be arguing all night.

• bring up a touchy subject

• make a mess

• state strong opinion

• tell a lie

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The salesperson came to the meeting with a "real dog and pony show".

• large group of people

• elaborate, showy presentation

• unorganized mess

• effective sales technique

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Clara's boss told her she needed to get rid of "the chip on her shoulder".

• bad attitude

• tendency to fail

• sense of entitlement

• low self-esteem

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

An extreme exaggeration used for effect

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

That test was a piece of cake. What does piece of cake mean?

• hard

• fun

• easy

• difficult

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of "his eyes are bigger than his stomach?"

• He has really BIG eyes!

• He can eat a lot.

• His stomach is really small.

• He thinks he can eat more than he really can.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.

What is the meaning of "on the fence?"

• She is sitting on a fence.

• She can't decide what she wants.

• She wants both Chinese and Mexican food.

• She doesn't like either type of food.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"

• He swallowed butterlies.

• He feels like he is sick to his stomach.

• His stomach is being tickled.

• He is nervous about speaking in front of people.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!

What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"

• You were left hanging on the monkey bars.

• You and your friend were having fun together.

• You were made to wait.

• You went to the party.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The sun is shining brightly today.

• She has a heart of gold.

• He is as quiet as a mouse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A